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ac⋅com⋅plish⋅ment

  [uh-kom-plish-muhnt]
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–noun
1. an act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment: the accomplishment of our desires.
2. something done admirably or creditably: Space exploration is a major accomplishment of science.
3. anything accomplished; deed; achievement: a career measured in a series of small accomplishments.
4. Often, accomplishments.
a. a grace, skill, or knowledge expected in polite society.
b. any acquired ability or knowledge.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME; see accomplish, -ment. Compare F accomplissement

Synonyms:
1. completion, execution. 3. consummation. 4. acquisition, proficiency.

Antonyms:
1. failure.
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ac·com·plish·ment   (ə-kŏm'plĭsh-mənt)   
n.  
  1. The act of accomplishing or the state of being accomplished; completion.
  2. Something completed successfully; an achievement.
  3. An acquired skill or expertise: a singer known for his accomplishment in vocal technique.
  4. Social poise and grace.
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Accomplishment

Ac*com"plish*ment\ (-ment), n. [F. accomplissement, fr. accomplir.]

1. The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.

2. That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training. "My new accomplishment of dancing." --Churchill. "Accomplishments befitting a station." --Thackeray.

Accomplishments have taken virtue's place, And wisdom falls before exterior grace. --Cowper.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : Accomplishment
Spanish: realización; logro,
German: die Vollendung,
Japanese: 完成
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