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noun

breakthrough n.

A productive insight.

Synonyms: discovery, find.

A sudden change of situation, such as making an important discovery, that permits further rapid advances toward a goal.

(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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— Reproduction of Copyrighted Works By Educators and Librarians • Library of Congress. Copyright Office.

Words linked to "Breakthrough" : insight, penetration, uncovering, find