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Definition milestone in British English

milestone noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmaɪlˌstəʊn/
1

an event or achievement that marks an important stage in a process

Example

This film was a milestone in the history of cinema.

Synonyms and related words
turning point peak climax
2

a stone at the side of a road that shows the distance to a particular place

Synonyms and related words
bollard bus stop curb
Definition milestone in British English