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Meaning of milestone
A milestone is an event or achievement that marks an important stage in a process or project.
Etymology of milestone
The word "milestone" originated from the Old English words "mīl" meaning "mile" and "stān" meaning "stone", referring to a stone marker used to indicate distances along a road
Historically, milestones were used to mark distances and provide information to travelers, and the term has since been extended to metaphorically mark important events or achievements
Synonyms
landmark
turning point
watershed
benchmark
marker
indicator
gauge
measure
standard
reference point
yardstick
checkpoint
waymark
signpost
marker post
checkpoint
reference
gauge
indicator
metric
benchmark
touchstone
yardstick
measure
standard
target
goal
objective
aim
ambition
aspiration
milestone
marker
indicator
landmark
marker
signpost
indicator
gauge
benchmark
benchmark
milestone
landmark
marker
indicator
gauge
Definitions
- A stone or post marking a mile on a road or boundary
- * An event or achievement that marks an important stage in a process or project
Usage Examples
- The company's 10-year anniversary was a major milestone in its history
- * Completing the first year of university is a significant milestone for many students
- * The team's victory in the championship was a milestone in their season
Antonyms
setback
failure
disappointment
obstacle
hurdle
impediment
barrier
blockage
snag
hitch
delay
holdup
interruption
pause
stop
stagnation
decline
downturn
regression
relapse
failure
fiasco
debacle
disaster
catastrophe