Watershed

noun/ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/general
Definition
An event or period marking a turning point in a course of action or state of affairs.
Etymology
From water +‎ shed as a calque of German Wasserscheide.
Synonyms
momentous, climacteric
In a sentence
  • The data breach was a watershed moment for the company's security posture.
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Source
Vocabulary.md
added 2023-10-11