waypoint

/ˈweɪˌpɔɪnt/
noun
  1. A point or location along a route or journey, used for navigation or as a reference.
    • The GPS showed the next waypoint was five miles ahead.
    • Each waypoint on the trail had a marker with the distance to the summit.
    • The hikers stopped at a waypoint to check their map and rest.
  2. A significant stage or milestone in a process or project.
    • The team celebrated each waypoint in the software development timeline.
    • Completing the first draft was an important waypoint in writing the novel.
    • Graduation is a major waypoint on the path to a career.
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