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a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
- the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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7 Words Based on Units of Measure
7 Words Based on Units of Measure
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of milestone was in 1662
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