milestone

Meanings

• noun

  A significant achievement or landmark reached in a project or process.

  - "The team reached a major milestone in the development of the new software."
  - "The completion of the first section of the highway was a significant milestone."

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Synonyms

landmark

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Variants

List of all variants of milestone that leads to same result
milestone , milestones

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old English mylenstol, a mile stone.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest known milestone weighs only 1.2 pounds and is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes would plant a milestone at the starting line of a race to mark the beginning of the competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Milepost: A post or marker at the side of a road indicating the distance in miles.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, milestones were used to mark distances along roads. They were often decorated with the image of the god Mercury, the messenger of the gods.

How to Memorize "milestone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large stone marker with the word 'milestone' inscribed on it. Visualize this marker as a symbol of progress and achievement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'milestone' with the feeling of accomplishment and progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Long Achievement Towards Excellence' to remember the definition of milestone.

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