milepost

/ˈmaɪlpoʊst/

Definitions

1. noun

a marker or signpost along a road, especially one that indicates distance or a location

“The driver stopped at the milepost to take a photo of the scenic view.”

2. noun

a significant or memorable event or point in time

“Her graduation day was a major milepost in her life, marking the beginning of a new chapter.”

3. verb

to mark or indicate a location or point in time

“The project manager will milepost the key milestones to track the team’s progress.”

Synonyms

  • marker
  • signpost

Antonyms

  • endpoint
  • termination