26984 words

breakthrough

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:

Examples:

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.
A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.
2
very important in the progress or development of something or someone, because of solving a big problem or making a big improvement:

Examples:

The article described the impact of their breakthrough discovery of the structure of DNA.
The grant funds innovative projects that may lead to breakthrough improvements in health care.
3
an important discovery or development that helps to solve a problem:

Examples:

The Polaroid camera was a technological breakthrough.
4
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:

Examples:

breakthrough in sth The development of digital imagery was a breakthrough in computer technology.
achieve/make a breakthrough At last a breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.
a major/real/significant breakthrough

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