achievement

[ uh-cheev-muhnt ]

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noun

something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed: his remarkable achievements in art.
the act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment: the achievement of one's object.

Heraldry. the full display of the armorial bearings of an individual or corporation.
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.

Origin of achievement

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

synonym study For achievement

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.

Other words for achievement

2	fulfillment, realization

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Other words from achievement

su·per·a·chieve·ment, noun

Words Nearby achievement

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How to use achievement in a sentence

As befits an organization coming off two straight NBA championships, the enlistees form a Who’s Who of modern basketball achievement.
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VETS’ achievements under his leadership were chronicled in a book on government leadership.
He was forced to resign after a government report criticized him. Eight years later, the government took it back. | Joe Davidson | September 24, 2020 | Washington Post
His group then investigated whether the type of screen time made a difference in mental or physical health or in school achievements.
Healthy screen time is one challenge of distance learning | Kathryn Hulick | September 11, 2020 | Science News For Students
There is a risk that in a short time all the achievements in the field of high technology will be wiped out.
Belarus’s crackdown could squash Minsk’s budding tech sector | Nicolás Rivero | August 20, 2020 | Quartz
Compared to various life achievements, occasions and events are less in number.
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Their new Balmain campaign isn't just extremely off-putting and incredibly up-close; it's also a serious sartorial achievement.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s Balmain Campaign: High Fashion Meets Low Culture | Amy Zimmerman | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Near the end of my time with Hitchcock, the American Film Institute is preparing to honor him with their Life achievement Award.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Eleventh place is quite the crowning achievement for the little isthmus—especially considering the low quality offerings.
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This achievement was a journey full of trials, mistakes, loss, and self-discovery.
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More than that, it was ultimate proof of a surpassing American technical achievement, the creation of the Jet Age.
The Sexy Dream of the 747 | Clive Irving | October 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Victor was proud of his achievement, and went about recommending it and urging every one to partake of it to excess.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate Chopin
He was in high spirits at an achievement which was so important to the national impression of his talents and resources.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV. | Various
And they escaped monotony—supreme achievement in the difficult circumstances.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920 | Various
Its most complete achievement in this direction was without doubt the regulation of the religious year.
The Religion of Ancient Rome | Cyril Bailey
All things considered it was a wonderful achievement when, on the evening of the eleventh day, they began their last march.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy

British Dictionary definitions for achievement

achievement

/ (əˈtʃiːvmənt) /

noun

something that has been accomplished, esp by hard work, ability, or heroism
successful completion; accomplishment

heraldry a less common word for hatchment

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