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Breakthrough
/brˈeɪkθrˌu/
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noun
breakthrough
n.
1.
A productive insight.
Synonyms:
discovery, find.
2.
A sudden change of situation, such as making an important discovery, that permits further rapid advances toward a goal.
3.
(Mil.) A penetration of an enemy's defense in depth and strength.
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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48
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