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breakthroughbreakthrough /ˈbreɪkθru/ ●●○ noun [countable] ► made an ... breakthrough Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the treatment of heart disease. THESAURUSimprovement► development a change that makes a product, plan, idea, etc. better: Developments in engine design have lowered fuel consumption. ► advance/advancement a change that brings progress: Advances in technology have led to computers that are smaller and much more powerful. ► breakthrough an important new discovery that comes after a lot of hard work and brings progress: Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. 1an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time: Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the treatment of heart disease.► see thesaurus at development2a time when someone, especially a performer, begins to be successful at something: Springsteen’s breakthrough album |