milestones

Meanings

• noun

  A landmark or achievement marking progress towards a goal.

  - "The completion of the first milestone in the project was celebrated by the team."
  - "They passed the halfway milestone on their hike."

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Synonyms

landmark

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with milestones
stones , molasses , tones

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally, a milestone was a stone marker set up along a road to mark the distance between one settlement and the next.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'milestone' comes from the Latin 'miliarium', meaning 'thousand'.

2. In ancient Rome, milestones were often decorated with the image of the god Jupiter, who was believed to protect travelers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Milepost: A similar structure to a milestone, but specifically used for marking distances along a road or railway.

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Culture

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Milestones have been used throughout history to mark progress and achievements in various fields such as construction, education, and personal development.

How to Memorize "milestones"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a series of stones or markers leading the way to your goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate milestones with reaching new heights and making progress towards your goals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-I-L-E-S-T-O-N-E-S to remember: Marking Important Landmarks Every Step Of The Necessary Evolution.

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