step·ping-stone | \ ˈste-piŋ-ˌstōn 
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\Definition of stepping-stone
1 : a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream)
2 : a means of progress or advancement
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stepping-stone
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of stepping-stone
: a large, flat stone that you step on to cross a stream
: something that helps you get or achieve something
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stepping-stone
nounstep·ping-stone | \ ˈste-piŋ-ˌstōn \
Kids Definition of stepping-stone
1 : a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream)
2 : something that helps in progress or advancement
a stepping-stone to success
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