attainment

American  

[uh-teyn-muhnt] / əˈteɪn mənt /

noun

1. an act of attaining.

2. something attained; a personal acquirement; achievement.

   Synonyms:

   accomplishment

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attainment British  

/ əˈteɪnmənt /

noun

1. an achievement or the act of achieving; accomplishment

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Other Word Forms

• nonattainment noun
• reattainment noun

Etymology

Origin of attainment

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

Example Sentences

Instead, the study suggests that the declining job prospects for young college grads “may reflect the continued growth in college attainment, adding ever larger cohorts of college graduates to the ranks of job seekers.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Overall, California Latinos rank among the bottom 10 states in higher educational degree attainment in the nation.

From Los Angeles Times

Such moments remind us that The Beatles’ attainments were the result of spirited collaboration involving a like-minded group of dedicated artists, producers, and engineers.

From Salon

He says the approach has had a positive impact on attainment, school culture and the retention of staff.

From BBC

Participants taking longer walks “were more active, were of normal weight and had higher educational attainment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• fulfillment
• realization