milestone
Say it: MYL-stohn /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/ · noun
What “milestone” means
An important point reached while making progress.
More precisely: An important stage or event in the progress of a project.
When to use it
When marking a significant achievement or stage in a longer project. It is common in both work and everyday conversation.
Memory trick
Roadside milestones marked distance travelled: a project milestone marks how far you've come.
Similar words
landmark, turning point, achievement
Where it comes from
Originally a roadside stone marking the distance in miles.
Quick check
After months of building a community centre, the team completes the roof and celebrates this important stage. It is…
a deadline or a milestone?
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a milestone
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