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breakthrough
break·through / ˈbrākˌ[unvoicedth]roō/ • n. a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development, esp. in science: a major breakthrough in DNA research. ∎ a significant and dramatic overcoming of a perceived obstacle, allowing the completion of a process: the union's agreement was the key breakthrough on pay and conditions. |
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"breakthrough." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "breakthrough." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-breakthrough.html "breakthrough." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-breakthrough.html |
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•Maseru, Nehru
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"breakthrough." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "breakthrough." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-breakthrough.html "breakthrough." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-breakthrough.html |
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