Meaning & use
milestone
A significant event or stage of progress that marks an important point in a process or life.
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Graduating from college was a major milestone in her career journey.
The company celebrated the milestone of shipping its one millionth product.
A note on using this word
Milestone almost always carries a positive sense of achievement, unlike neutral words such as 'event' or 'stage'.
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