26984 words

achievement

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing:

Examples:

sense of achievement It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.
An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young.
The Tale of Genji has been described as the greatest achievement of Japanese literature.
2
something that you did or got after planning and working to make it happen, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction, or the act of working to make this happen:

Examples:

[ C ] a scientific achievement
[ C ] For an actor, winning an Oscar is one of the greatest achievements you can hope for.
3
something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully:

Examples:

Look at your achievements and your value in monetary terms.
4
the act of achieving something or of achieving things generally:

Examples:

The company's name is synonymous with outstanding achievement.

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