English · Work & Business
milestone
/ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/
[/ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/]
key project point
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A significant point or event marking progress in a project or process.
Example
Reaching one million users was a major milestone for the small engineering team.
Reaching one million users was a major milestone for the small engineering team.
Etymology
Originally a literal stone marking distance on a road; figurative sense of a notable point dates to the nineteenth century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in project planning, business, and personal achievement contexts.