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noun
1.
something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed: his remarkable achievements in art.
3.
Heraldry. the full display of the armorial bearings of an individual or corporation.
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su·per·a·chieve·ment, noun
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1. 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. 2. fulfillment, realization.
1. 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. 2. fulfillment, realization.
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Achievement
is always a great word to know.
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
Example Sentences
- Some appear to be searching for a sense of power and achievement, or for fame and attention.
- This is an impressive technical achievement.
- But the novel's true achievement is one of tone and voice.
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World English Dictionary
| achievement (əˈtʃiːvmənt) | |
| —n | |
| 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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Word Origin & History
achievement
late 15c., "act of completing something," from Fr. achèvement "a finishing," noun of action from achever (see achieve). Meaning "thing achieved" is recorded from 1590s.
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