attainment

[uh-teyn-muhnt]

noun

1. an act of attaining.

2. something attained; a personal acquirement; achievement.

   Synonyms: accomplishment

attainment

/ əˈteɪnmənt /

noun

1. an achievement or the act of achieving; accomplishment

Other Word Forms

• nonattainment noun
• reattainment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of attainment¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, attainment is from the Middle English word attenement. See attain, -ment

Example Sentences

"If their attainment continues to decline and that follows through to A-levels and participation in university, then that could have an effect on both labour market participation and pay disparity as well, or pay equality."

From BBC

The Scottish Qualifications Authority also reported a reduction in the attainment gap between candidates from the most and least deprived areas.

From BBC

“Public schools have successfully lifted the education attainment of Angeleno parents in recent decades, which helps explain their children’s stronger success in school,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The scheme is part of a wider strategy designed to narrow the attainment gap among pre-school children due to be unveiled on Monday.

From BBC

He said that means bringing the area into attainment with national air quality standards will require additional effects to control the dust sources other than the lakebed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fulfillment 
• realization