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watershed

noun/ˈwɔːtəʃed/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

An event or period marking a critical turning point.

The loss of its largest account proved a watershed that forced the firm to rethink its client concentration risk.

Similar: turning point, milestone

Topic: Consulting in Business English

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