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a⋅chieve⋅ment

  [uh-cheev-muhnt]
–noun
1. something accomplished, esp. by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed: his remarkable achievements in art.
2. act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment: the achievement of one's object.
3. Heraldry. the full display of the armorial bearings of an individual or corporation.
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Origin:
1425–75; late ME < MF achevement conclusion. See achieve, -ment

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.
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a·chieve·ment   (ə-chēv'mənt)   
n.  

  1. The act of accomplishing or finishing.

  2. Something accomplished successfully, especially by means of exertion, skill, practice, or perseverance. See Synonyms at feat1.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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