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achievement
noun achieve·ment \ə-ˈchēv-mənt\
: something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work
: the act of achieving something : the state or condition of having achieved or accomplished something
Full Definition of ACHIEVEMENT
1
: the act of achieving : accomplishment
2
a : a result gained by effort b : a great or heroic deed
3
: the quality and quantity of a student's work
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First Known Use of ACHIEVEMENT
15th century
Related to ACHIEVEMENT
- Synonyms
- accomplishment, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, success, triumph
- Antonyms
- nonachievement
Synonym Discussion of ACHIEVEMENT
feat, exploit, achievement mean a remarkable deed. feat implies strength or dexterity or daring <an acrobatic feat>. exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act <his exploits as a spy>. achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition <her achievements as a chemist>.
Rhymes with ACHIEVEMENT
ACHIEVEMENT Defined for Kids
achievement
noun achieve·ment \ə-ˈchēv-mənt\
Definition of ACHIEVEMENT for Kids
1
: the state of having gotten through great effort <achievement of a goal>
2
: something gotten especially by great effort <a scientific achievement>
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