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breakthrough
break‧through /ˈbreɪkθruː/ 'British English' 'American English' noun [countable]an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time
breakthrough in
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. ⇨ break through at ↑break1
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ make a breakthrough Detectives think they may have made a breakthrough in their hunt for the murderer.
▪ achieve a breakthrough With further funding, the research team hope to be able to achieve a breakthrough.
▪ represent a breakthrough This represents a major breakthrough in the search for a cure.
■ adjectives
▪ a big/major breakthrough Einstein believed he was on the verge of a big breakthrough.
▪ a significant/important breakthrough Another very significant breakthrough has been made by Dr David Peacock.
▪ a technological/scientific breakthrough Their findings led to a major technological breakthrough.
▪ a historic breakthrough The agreement was a historic breakthrough in political history.
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THESAURUS
▪ progress noun [uncountable] /ˈprəʊɡres $ ˈprɑː-/ the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something: a test of the students' progress. | We have made good progress towards meeting our objectives.
▪ advance noun [countable usually plural] /ədˈvɑːns $ ədˈvæns/ a discovery, invention, or change that brings progress: the technological advances of the twentieth century | advances in scientific knowledge | In recent years there have been enormous economic and social advances.
▪ breakthrough noun [countable] /ˈbreɪkθruː/ an important discovery or achievement that makes progress possible, especially one that happens suddenly after a long period of trying: Scientists have described the discovery as a major breakthrough. | The breakthrough in the investigation came when police found a stolen car.
▪ make headway to make progress towards achieving something – used especially when it is difficult to make progress: After several months of discussion, the committee had made little headway.