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achievement
[ uh-cheev-muhnt ]
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.
Synonyms: ,
- 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.
achievement
/ əˈʃːəԳ /
noun
- something that has been accomplished, esp by hard work, ability, or heroism
- successful completion; accomplishment
- heraldry a less common word for hatchment
Other Word Forms
- p··𱹱mԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of achievement1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Pico Iyer — whose written 15 books translated into 23 languages — accepted the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, which honors a writer with a substantial connection to the American West.
Even before their memorable and miraculous title achievement, though, he helped Leicester to their 'Great Escape' in the 2014-15 campaign where they won seven of their last nine games to avoid relegation under Nigel Pearson.
Colossal dismisses the professional questioning over whether it truly has resurrected the dire wolf from extinction as a distraction from its scientific goals and achievement.
Relational identity allows both sides to preserve their autonomy but also work within their shared space, an achievement of both fluidity and fixedness.
Researchers also found no difference in school achievements between the three groups, but when given cognitive tests in reading, vocabulary and problem-solving, the group that slept the longest performed the best.
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More About Achievement
does achievement mean?
An achievement is a great accomplishment—sdzٳԲ achieved with great effort or skill.
Achieve and achievement often imply the completion of something important or difficult—a lofty goal or a great feat. Graduating high school is an achievement. Learning a new language is an achievement. An award is an achievement.
Achievement can also refer to the act of achieving, as in We need to focus on the achievement of these goals. This sense of the word doesn’t always imply impressiveness by itself—it often means the same thing as completion.
Example: Becoming a nurse is a major achievement—it represents years of hard work and sacrifice.
Where does achievement come from?
The first records of the term achievement come from the 1400s. It comes from the French word achevement, meaning “conclusion,” from Old French achever, “to bring to an end,” from the phrase a chef, meaning “to a head” or “to a conclusion.” The suffix -ment is used in nouns and indicates an action or state.
Achievement is often (though not always) used in the context of completing a set goal—one that is planned or desired before it is accomplished. Achievements are often celebrated by people because they are the result of a lot of effort and hard work. Achievement is generally used in a positive way in the context of completing beneficial goals (though an achievement can involve bad things—taking over the world might be an accomplishment for a supervillain).
Did you know ... ?
are some other forms related to achievement?
- achieve (verb)
are some synonyms for achievement?
are some words that share a root or word element with achievement?
are some words that often get used in discussing achievement?
How is achievement used in real life?
Achievement is very commonly used. It’s usually used in a positive way.
Incredibly grateful to have received the vaccine today! It’s a remarkable achievement of human ingenuity that we already have a vaccine for this terrible disease. Praying that everyone who wants it can get it soon too! Please stay safe! 2021 is starting to look up! 😁😁😁
— Asha Gupta Cogdill, MD (@AshaCogdill)
In honor of we celebrate Katherine Johnson who's work on the 1962 orbital mission of John Glenn is portrayed in the movie "Hidden Figures." To read more about her many achievements during her long career with go to:
— NASA History Office (@NASAhistory)
Today my mother, Dame Eileen Sills, retires after a 40 year career as a nurse in the NHS. She’s been the most inspirational woman, nurse and mother. As she hangs up her uniform for the last time today and reflects on her many achievements I’m sure many will want her to know that
— Chelsie Sills (@ChelsieSills)
Try using achievement!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of achievement?
A. accomplishment
B. success
C. failure
D. triumph
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