Meaning of the word "work in progress" in English

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work in progress

US /wɜːrk ɪn ˈprɑː.ɡres/
UK /wɜːk ɪn ˈprəʊ.ɡres/
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Noun

something that is being developed or created and is not yet finished

Example:
The new software is still a work in progress.
My painting is a work in progress, but I'm happy with its direction.