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Milestone

/ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ noun

Meaning

A significant event or stage in the development of something.

हिंदी मेंकिसी चीज़ के विकास में एक महत्वपूर्ण घटना या चरण।

Example Sentences

“Graduating was a major milestone in her life.”

स्नातक होना उसके जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव था।

“The company reached a new milestone this year.”

इस कंपनी ने इस साल एक नया मील का पत्थर हासिल किया।

⚠ Common Mistake

Originally referred to literal stone markers on roads showing distance — now used almost entirely in the figurative sense.

Good to Know

Synonyms
landmark, turning point
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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