1. Slow and steady advancement or improvement over time, happening in small increments rather than all at once
The student made gradual progress in learning the language over several months.
O aluno fez progresso gradual no aprendizado do idioma ao longo de vários meses.
2. Incremental development or advancement that occurs step by step
The company saw gradual progress in its market share.
A empresa viu progresso gradual em sua participação de mercado.