The idea of an advance that occurs within the limits of mankind's collective morality and knowledge of its respective environment.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense: "Time marches on"
gradual improvement or growth or development: "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"; "their research and development gave them an advantagte"
form steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"
make progress; "He progressed well in school"
a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"
the act of moving forward toward a goal
gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"
develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager''s plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"