achievement

noun
UK: /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
US: /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

  1. Something done successfully; something gained by working or trying hard.

    1. His main achievement is finishing school. [ ] [ ]
    2. Getting the new job was a big achievement for her after so many rejections. [ ] [ ]

  2. A result gained by effort.

    1. This medal represents a great achievement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The successful completion of the project was a remarkable achievement for the team. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of achieving something.

    1. Hard work is key to achievement in any field. [ ] [ ]
    2. The achievement of sustainable development goals requires global cooperation and commitment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attainment accomplishment feat triumph success

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "achievement" in English means: Something done successfully; something gained by working or trying hard., A result gained by effort., The process of achieving something..

The phonetic transcription of "achievement" is /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ in British English and /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "achievement": attainment, accomplishment, feat, triumph, success.

Example usage of "achievement": "His main achievement is finishing school.". More examples on the page.