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breakthrough

/brɛkˈθruː/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does breakthrough mean?

noun, verb

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or achievement; a major success or accomplishment.

Example

"The team's breakthrough in renewable energy technology was hailed as a major milestone."

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