Advance, Progress
noun, verbal noun
When something advances and goes, it is moving forward. So this means advance or progress. 進行 can be used to describe various situations, like when a project progresses; but also when an illness advances to a more serious stage.
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This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
道の工事が進行しています。
The construction of the road is progressing.
先日、プロジェクトの進行ステータスをリポートしました。
The other day, I reported on the progress status of the project.
フグのエキスから作られた新しいワクチンが病気の進行を止めました。
The new vaccine made from blowfish extract has suppressed the progression of the disease.