milestonechart

noun

UK /ˈmaɪl.stəʊn tʃɑːt/

US /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn tʃɑːrt/

A picture with dates that shows when big steps in a project will happen.

The teacher put a milestone chart on the wall so we could see when our science fair would be.

SYNONYMS

timeline schedule roadmap progress chart project plan

RELATED WORDS

milestone deadline gantt chart project calendar

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A diagram marking the key stages of a child's growth and development.

The doctor checked the milestone chart to see if the baby was sitting up on time.

3. A visual record of important achievements in a person's career or life.

Her milestone chart showed every promotion she had earned over ten years.

4. A chart used in business to track when major goals of a company will be reached.

The manager presented a milestone chart showing when each new store would open.