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

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How to use achievement in a sentence

Be that what it may, Branson himself saw another value in his company other than its technical achievements.
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Here, Burns and Ward not only introduce us to the diverse projects and achievements of the New Deal.
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We want to believe in the meritocracy, and, more importantly, that we are the sole proprietors of our achievements.
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Her achievements finally led the United States Polo Association to begin admitting women in 1972.
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One of the most impressive achievements, says University of Chicago mathematician Benson Farb, is that she linked these findings.
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He held all the records for height, and it was known that at Attercliffe he meant to endeavour to eclipse his own achievements.
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Books of impassioned poetry, and descriptions of heroic character and achievements, were her especial delight.
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William Eaton, an American general, died; celebrated for his heroic achievements in the expedition against Tripoli, 1798.
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His personal achievements were many in this assignment and his excessive courage was noted by Washington.
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He was the friend of Mistral and followed the poet's efforts and achievements with deep and affectionate interest.
Frdric Mistral | Charles Alfred Downer

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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