breakthroughs

4 definitions • 8 examples

an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.

A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.

very important in the progress or development of something or someone, because of solving a big problem or making a big improvement:

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.

an important discovery or development that helps to solve a problem:

The Polaroid camera was a technological breakthrough.

an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:

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