Pro"gramme (?), n. [L. programma a public proclamation, manifesto, Gr.
&?;, fr. &?; to write before or in public; &?; before, forth + &?; to
write; cf. F. programme. See Graphic.] That which is written or printed
as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus;
especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued,
or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or
entertainment; a preliminary sketch.
Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music which requires
an argument or programme to explain the meaning of its several
movements.
Prog"ress (?; 277), n. [L. progressus, from progredi, p. p. progressus,
to go forth or forward; pro forward + gradi to step, go: cf. F.
progrËs. See Grade.]
1. A moving or going forward; a proceeding onward; an advance;
specifically: (a) In actual space, as the progress of a ship, carriage,
etc. (b) In the growth of an animal or plant; increase. (c) In business
of any kind; as, the progress of a negotiation; the progress of art.
(d) In knowledge; in proficiency; as, the progress of a child at
school. (e) Toward ideal completeness or perfection in respect of
quality or condition; -- applied to individuals, communities, or the
race; as, social, moral, religious, or political progress.
2. A journey of state; a circuit; especially, one made by a sovereign
through parts of his own dominions.
The king being returned from his progresse.
Evelyn.
Pro*gress" (?; formerly pronounced like Progress, n.), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Progressed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Progressing.]
1. To make progress; to move forward in space; to continue onward in
course; to proceed; to advance; to go on; as, railroads are
progressing. "As his recovery progressed." Thackeray.
Let me wipe off this honorable dew, That silverly doth progress on
thy checks.
Shak.
They progress in that style in proportion as their pieces are
treated with contempt.
Washington.
The war had progressed for some time.
Marshall.