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accomplishment
noun ac·com·plish·ment \ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt, -ˈkəm-\
: something done, achieved, or accomplished successfully
: the successful completion of something : the act of accomplishing something
: a special skill or ability gained by practice or training
Full Definition of ACCOMPLISHMENT
1
: the act of accomplishing : completion
2
: something that has been accomplished : achievement
3
a : a quality or ability equipping one for society b : a special skill or ability acquired by training or practice
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First Known Use of ACCOMPLISHMENT
15th century
Related to ACCOMPLISHMENT
- Synonyms
- achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, success, triumph, a feather in one's cap
- Antonyms
- nonachievement
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Defined for Kids
accomplishment
noun ac·com·plish·ment \ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt\
Definition of ACCOMPLISHMENT for Kids
1
: the act of successfully doing or reaching
2
: something successfully done or reached especially through effort
3
: an ability or skill gained by practice or training
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