Meaning & use
Capstone
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A final, crowning achievement or the culminating element of a project, career, or structure.
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The museum's new wing was the capstone of her career as an architect.
Students complete a capstone project in their final year to showcase everything they've learned.
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Literally refers to the finishing stone placed at the top of a structure, such as a pyramid or wall.
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