achievement
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mənt 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.
Related forms
su·per·a·chieve·ment, noun
Synonyms
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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| —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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Example sentences
Find out the latest achievements in round-the-world sailing.
Yes, too many people view a college degree as a ticket to a job instead of a certificate of achievement in a given area.
The question is whether the intervening list is an accurate ranking of achievement.
The unambiguous factuality of a single achievement is adamantine.
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