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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌstōn 
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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the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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The company entered a settlement agreement with Pivot Holding LLC, agreeing to pay $500,000 for milestone payments under a collaboration agreement.
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The addition of Discover marks a significant milestone in LabX’s mission to inspire, educate, and engage audiences in the dynamic world of science.
—Discover Staff, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Last week, Simpson shared another photo on a plane when announcing a major milestone.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The new law marked a significant milestone in Tennessee whiskey history and allowed the team to launch the distillery.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The addition of Discover marks a significant milestone in LabX’s mission to inspire, educate, and engage audiences in the dynamic world of science.
—Discover Staff, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Last week, Simpson shared another photo on a plane when announcing a major milestone.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The new law marked a significant milestone in Tennessee whiskey history and allowed the team to launch the distillery.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milestone. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌstōn
1
: a milepost made of stone
2
: an important point in progress or development
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