progress
[n. prog-res, -ruh s or, esp. British, proh-gres; v. pruh-gres]
noun
1. a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage:
the progress of a student toward a degree.
2. developmental activity in science, technology, etc., especially with reference to the commercial opportunities created thereby or to the promotion of the material well-being of the public through the goods, techniques, or facilities created.
3.advancement in general.
4. growth or development; continuous improvement:
He shows progress in his muscular coordination.