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milestone (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

An important stage or event in the development or progress of something.

The invention of the printing press was a significant milestone in human history.
Completing her PhD was a major milestone in her academic career.
The company celebrated a milestone of one million customers.

milestone in (prepositional phrase): Indicates the area or context of the important event or stage. — "The discovery of DNA was a milestone in biology."
milestone of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the specific achievement or quantity that marks the milestone. — "The company reached a milestone of 10,000 subscribers."

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