fulfillment

or ful·fil·ment

[ foo l-fil-muh nt ]
/ fʊlˈfɪl mənt /
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noun

the act or state of fulfilling: to witness the fulfillment of a dream; to achieve fulfillment of one's hopes.
the state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization: a vague plan that had no hope of fulfillment.
the process or business of handling and executing customer orders, as packing, shipping, or processing checks.

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Origin of fulfillment

First recorded in 1765–75; fulfill + -ment

OTHER WORDS FROM fulfillment

pre·ful·fill·ment, nounsu·per·ful·fill·ment, noun

Words nearby fulfillment

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Words related to fulfillment

attainment, contentment, perfection, realization, achievement, gratification, end, implementation, consummation, discharge, kick, contentedness, crowning, effecting

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