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milestone
[ mahyl-stohn ]
/ ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn /
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noun
a stone functioning as a milepost.
a significant event or stage in the life, progress, development, or the like of a person, nation, etc.: Her getting the job of supervisor was a milestone in her career.
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Words nearby milestone
Miles, miles and miles, miles gloriosus, Milesian, miles to go before I sleep, milestone, Miletus, MILF, milfoil, Milford, Milford Haven
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British Dictionary definitions for milestone
milestone
/ (ˈmaɪlˌstəʊn) /
noun
a stone pillar that shows the distance in miles to or from a place
a significant event in life, history, etc
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