essential milestone

Definitions

A critical or fundamental point in a process or development that marks significant progress.

A necessary stage or achievement that must be reached to ensure the success of a project or goal.

Examples

Completing the prototype was an essential milestone in the development of the new software.

Graduating from university is often considered an essential milestone on the path to a successful career.

Synonyms

critical turning point vital achievement pivotal stage key objective fundamental benchmark

Antonyms

trivial detail insignificant step minor occurrence negligible event unimportant phase