Capstone
noun
The last stone put on a dome or arch that makes it steady and complete.
After months of construction, reaching the capstone of the dome was a proud moment for the entire crew.
Often appears as...
- place the capstone
- complete with capstone
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Technical
noun
A final project or paper that shows what a student has learned in a course of study.
My capstone project for my engineering degree involved designing a new type of suspension bridge.
Often appears as...
- capstone project
- capstone course
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Academic
noun
The best or most important achievement that makes something perfect.
Winning a gold medal in the Olympics was the capstone of her athletic career.
Often appears as...
- capstone of her career
- capstone achievement
noun
The last stone put on a dome or arch that makes it steady and complete.
After months of construction, reaching the capstone of the dome was a proud moment for the entire crew.
Often appears as...
- place the capstone
- complete with capstone
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A final project or paper that shows what a student has learned in a course of study.
My capstone project for my engineering degree involved designing a new type of suspension bridge.
Often appears as...
- capstone project
- capstone course
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The best or most important achievement that makes something perfect.
Winning a gold medal in the Olympics was the capstone of her athletic career.
Often appears as...
- capstone of her career
- capstone achievement
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Significance
Emphasizes the key role in stability and completion in construction.
The ancient aqueduct stood solid, as its capstone was expertly placed.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbolic Completion
A metaphor for finishing a major task or a comprehensive effort.
Completing the mural felt like putting the capstone on my years of study in art.
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Significance
Emphasizes the key role in stability and completion in construction.
The ancient aqueduct stood solid, as its capstone was expertly placed.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbolic Completion
A metaphor for finishing a major task or a comprehensive effort.
Completing the mural felt like putting the capstone on my years of study in art.
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Significance
Emphasizes the key role in stability and completion in construction.
The ancient aqueduct stood solid, as its capstone was expertly placed.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbolic Completion
A metaphor for finishing a major task or a comprehensive effort.
Completing the mural felt like putting the capstone on my years of study in art.
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Video examples
A Steam Pit Celebration...
right now is putting the fire back on cuz by putting on the coals I'm gonna get some radiant heat that's gonna push down and keep that capstone warm so that way the heat that's already in there won't escape
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Let's make the world...
And today, they're back, flying free, dispensing seeds, playing out their lives as they should be. The capstone of these efforts in Iberá is to return the apex carnivores to their rightful place.
Video examples
A Steam Pit Celebration...
right now is putting the fire back on cuz by putting on the coals I'm gonna get some radiant heat that's gonna push down and keep that capstone warm so that way the heat that's already in there won't escape
Video examples
Let's make the world...
And today, they're back, flying free, dispensing seeds, playing out their lives as they should be. The capstone of these efforts in Iberá is to return the apex carnivores to their rightful place.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Alan Stern
American Scientist
New Horizons isn't just visiting Pluto; it's visiting this entire region. Whatever it finds, this will be a signal moment for planetary exploration - the capstone to our first reconnaissance of the planets of our solar system.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
The Book of Mormon is the 'keystone' of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the 'capstone,' with continuing latter day revelation. The Lord has placed His stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone.
Quote examples
Alan Stern
American Scientist
New Horizons isn't just visiting Pluto; it's visiting this entire region. Whatever it finds, this will be a signal moment for planetary exploration - the capstone to our first reconnaissance of the planets of our solar system.
Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
The Book of Mormon is the 'keystone' of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the 'capstone,' with continuing latter day revelation. The Lord has placed His stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone.
Example 1 of 2
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