progress in work vs progress in the work

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Progress in work' is more general and can refer to progress in any type of work or activity. 'Progress in the work' is more specific and usually refers to progress in a particular project or task.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

progress in work

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to progress in any type of work or activity.

This phrase is used to describe advancement or improvement in a general work setting, without specifying a particular project or task.

Examples:

She has made significant progress in work since she started the new job.
We need to track our progress in work to ensure we meet our deadlines.

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The Commission will also inform the European Parliament of all the stages in the procedure, particularly with regard to drawing up the work programme and the progress in work done.
Workers, if they are to remain and progress in work, need to accumulate and renew skills regularly.
The IIGEP notes that the Commission of Inquiry has not made appreciable progress in its work.
Implement a public procurement regime disposing of all relevant administrative structures and make substantial progress in the work towards complete alignment with the EU acquis.
It is important that the EU can make real progress in its work with Russia.
I am very pleased to say that we are making good progress in this work.
We have made significant progress in advancing work on the communication on strengthening the EU disaster response that was unanimously supported by the Council at the end of last year.
We have accepted Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea and have made some progress in our work.
the degree of progress in implementing work programmes;
I think that the Lisbon Strategy guidelines have contributed significantly to the progress made in work on this subject.
The rapporteur has made progress in the preparatory work before enlargement in 2004.
The Commission has already made much progress in the preparatory work.
An essential condition in order to make good progress in the work in this respect is that the cooperation with Member States and the industry and with other partners be as fruitful as possible.
For the individual productivity growth means that jobs are more secure and that workers have better opportunities to progress in their work and achieve higher earnings.
The Green group has requested the addition to the agenda of Council and Commission statements on progress in the work of the IGC.
This consensus and progress in the work will allow full continuity between the current Youth Programme and the next one, so that there will be no interruption.
We must seek to progress in the work of involving other countries, persuading them that we are indeed faced with the duty of transforming our society.
I think that this contribution by the European Parliament will enable the Commission to make good progress in its subsequent work.
Reports on progress in preparatory work will be communicated to third parties, in particular the European Commission, the Monetary Committee and, annually, to the Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 7.1 of the EM1 Statute.
That is something we must change, and I therefore think it is right to call for more progress in the work on simplifying the regulation, as proposed by the Commission at the end of 1998.

Alternatives:

progress at work
work progress
advancement in work
improvement in work
development in work

progress in the work

This phrase is correct and is used to refer to progress in a specific project or task.

This phrase is more specific and is typically used when discussing progress within a particular work assignment or project.