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achievement

[ uh-cheev-muhnt ]

noun

  1. something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed:

    his remarkable achievements in art.

  2. the act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment:

    the achievement of one's object.

    Synonyms: realization, fulfillment

  3. Heraldry. the full display of the armorial bearings of an individual or corporation.
  4. Digital Technology. a title or icon associated with a user profile or account that indicates the person's skill or rank in an online community, especially on a gaming platform.


achievement

/ əˈtʃiːvmənt /

noun

  1. something that has been accomplished, esp by hard work, ability, or heroism
  2. successful completion; accomplishment
  3. heraldry a less common word for hatchment


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Other Words From

  • super·a·chievement noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of achievement1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French achevement “conclusion”; equivalent to achieve + -ment

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Synonym Study

Achievement, exploit, feat are terms for a noteworthy act. Achievement connotes final accomplishment of something noteworthy, after much effort and often in spite of obstacles and discouragements: a scientific achievement. Exploit connotes boldness, bravery, and usually ingenuity: the famous exploit of an aviator. Feat connotes the performance of something difficult, generally demanding skill and strength: a feat of horsemanship.

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Example Sentences

Their new Balmain campaign isn't just extremely off-putting and incredibly up-close; it's also a serious sartorial achievement.

Near the end of my time with Hitchcock, the American Film Institute is preparing to honor him with their Life Achievement Award.

Eleventh place is quite the crowning achievement for the little isthmus—especially considering the low quality offerings.

This achievement was a journey full of trials, mistakes, loss, and self-discovery.

More than that, it was ultimate proof of a surpassing American technical achievement, the creation of the Jet Age.

Victor was proud of his achievement, and went about recommending it and urging every one to partake of it to excess.

He was in high spirits at an achievement which was so important to the national impression of his talents and resources.

And they escaped monotony—supreme achievement in the difficult circumstances.

Its most complete achievement in this direction was without doubt the regulation of the religious year.

All things considered it was a wonderful achievement when, on the evening of the eleventh day, they began their last march.

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