Meaning of the word breakthrough in English

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breakthrough

US /ˈbreɪk.θruː/
UK /ˈbreɪk.θruː/
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Noun

1.

a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development

Example:
Scientists announced a major breakthrough in cancer research.
The new technology represents a significant breakthrough for the industry.
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