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milestone

/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

milestonenoun

milestones

/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

Translations

веха

The completion of the project was a significant milestone for the team.

Завершение проекта было значительной вехой для команды.

этап

Graduating from college is an important milestone in a person's life.

Окончание колледжа - важный этап в жизни человека.

Definitions

A stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.

The old milestone indicated that the town was just five miles away.

An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.

Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.

Synonyms

milestoneverb

milestoned

Past Simple

milestoned

Past Participle

milestoning

Gerund

Rare; chiefly in project management: to schedule or mark a stage (milestone) in a plan.

Definitions

To schedule, designate, or mark with milestones in order to track progress.

The team will milestone each phase to ensure timely delivery.

Synonyms

milestoneadjective

/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

Used attributively before a noun to denote that something is highly significant or marks an important stage.

Definitions

Denoting or relating to a significant or pivotal stage, event, or achievement.

The milestone agreement paved the way for lasting peace.

Synonyms