capstone
noun/ˈkæpˌstoʊn/
Frequency rank: #17,227 most common English word
Meaning
the crowning achievement or final effort that completes something, such as a course of study or a career.
Example sentence
The research project served as the capstone of her four-year university program.
Synonyms & related words
- culmination
- pinnacle
- crowning
- highlight
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