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achievement

[ uh-cheev-muhnt ]

noun

  1. something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed:

    his remarkable achievements in art.

  2. the act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment:

    the achievement of one's object.

    Synonyms: realization, fulfillment

  3. Heraldry. the full display of the armorial bearings of an individual or corporation.
  4. 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

/ əˈtʃiːvmənt /

noun

  1. something that has been accomplished, esp by hard work, ability, or heroism
  2. successful completion; accomplishment
  3. heraldry a less common word for hatchment
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • super·a·chievement noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of achievement1

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

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.
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Example Sentences

As befits an organization coming off two straight NBA championships, the enlistees form a Who’s Who of modern basketball achievement.

VETS’ achievements under his leadership were chronicled in a book on government leadership.

His group then investigated whether the type of screen time made a difference in mental or physical health or in school achievements.

There is a risk that in a short time all the achievements in the field of high technology will be wiped out.

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Compared to various life achievements, occasions and events are less in number.

Their new Balmain campaign isn't just extremely off-putting and incredibly up-close; it's also a serious sartorial achievement.

Near the end of my time with Hitchcock, the American Film Institute is preparing to honor him with their Life Achievement Award.

Eleventh place is quite the crowning achievement for the little isthmus—especially considering the low quality offerings.

This achievement was a journey full of trials, mistakes, loss, and self-discovery.

More than that, it was ultimate proof of a surpassing American technical achievement, the creation of the Jet Age.

Victor was proud of his achievement, and went about recommending it and urging every one to partake of it to excess.

He was in high spirits at an achievement which was so important to the national impression of his talents and resources.

And they escaped monotony—supreme achievement in the difficult circumstances.

Its most complete achievement in this direction was without doubt the regulation of the religious year.

All things considered it was a wonderful achievement when, on the evening of the eleventh day, they began their last march.

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More About Achievement

What does achievement mean?

An achievement is a great accomplishment—something 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).

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How is achievement used in real life?

Achievement is very commonly used. It’s usually used in a positive way.

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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