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headway

/ˈhɛdweɪ/

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Movement ahead or forward.

Examples :

"The team made good headway on the project this week. "

direction achievement

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Forward motion, or its rate.

Examples :

"The students made good headway on their project, completing a significant portion of the research in just two days. "

action achievement

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The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.

Examples :

"The bus made good headway, giving the students a comfortable interval between vehicles. "

vehicle traffic time

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Progress toward a goal.

Examples :

"The team made good headway in their project to finish the school's new library by the end of the year. "

achievement outcome

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The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.

Examples :

"The doorway had good headway, allowing the tall grandfather clock to pass through easily. "

architecture building space

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(coal-mining) A cross-heading.

Examples :

"The miners inspected the new headway, ensuring it was properly supported before continuing to excavate the coal seam. "

technical industry geology