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milestone

noun

mile·​stone ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌstōn How to pronounce milestone (audio)
1
: a stone serving as a milepost (see milepost sense 1)
2
: a significant point in development
Graduating from college was an important milestone in her life.

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Example Sentences

the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
Recent Examples on the Web The allegations revealed Thursday represent a significant new milestone in the unfolding Rockstar Cheer saga. Clare Amari, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Desiano ran nearly nine miles per game in UCLA’s milestone victories at Duke and North Carolina on Sept. 1 and 4, respectively, which vaulted the Bruins to the top ranking. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Hamilton County had the most districts with 25 total stars - with three districts reaching that milestone. Zachary Smith, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 That milestone would put him one victory ahead of Paul Wargo, who guided Granite Hills from 1978-87. Ramon Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 In a moment that will go down as a historical milestone for the crypto world, the Ethereum merge transition took place on Thursday. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Live rides, monthly challenges and milestone badges make this choice motivating and interactive. Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 While Santos captures his 17th No. 1 and continues with the fourth-most chart-toppers on Tropical Airplay (behind Marc Anthony, Victor Manuelle and Prince Royce), Timberlake crosses off a chart milestone, securing his first leader there. Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 For those who missed it, Kimmel, 54, played dead onstage while Brunson, 32, accepted her milestone award. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of milestone was in 1662

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