der Milestone
Translation
milestone
Examples
Das Erreichen dieses Milestones ist ein großer Erfolg.
Reaching this milestone is a great success.
Wir haben den nächsten Milestone im Projektplan definiert.
We have defined the next milestone in the project plan.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) milestone The completion of the test phase is an important milestone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meilenstein, Etappenziel, Wendepunkt
Etymology
Borrowed from English, from 'mile' + 'stone'. It originally meant the stones used to mark miles along a road.
Memory Tips
Think of a project as a journey, and 'milestones' are the significant markers you pass along the way.