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Milestones

Definition:

Milestones refer to significant events or achievements in a person's life or the progress of a project. They serve as markers to track progress and measure success.

Senses:

Noun sense 1:

A stone set up beside a road to indicate the distance in miles from a given point.

Example sentence: The old milestone by the highway showed the distance to the next town.

Noun sense 2:

An important event or stage in someone's life or in the progress of something.

Example sentence: Graduating from college is a major milestone in many people's lives.

Usages:

Popular usage:

People often use milestones to represent achievements or significant events in their personal lives or career accomplishments.

Example sentence: Reaching one million subscribers on YouTube was a huge milestone for the content creator.

Local usage:

In some cultures, milestones can have specific traditional meanings and celebrations associated with certain ages or life stages.

Example sentence: In our local community, turning 21 is considered a milestone as it symbolizes adulthood.

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• Milestone Celebration
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