culmination

noun
UK: /ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃən/

  1. The point at which something reaches its highest or most important level.

    1. The project's culmination was a huge success for the team.
    2. The awards ceremony was the culmination of months of hard work and dedication.

  2. The final or concluding event or result; the climax.

    1. The trip was the culmination of a lifelong dream for her.
    2. The political crisis reached its culmination with the resignation of the president.

Synonyms

climax apex zenith peak summit finale completion fulfillment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "culmination" in English means: The point at which something reaches its highest or most important level., The final or concluding event or result; the climax..

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

Synonyms for "culmination": climax, apex, zenith, peak, summit, finale, completion, fulfillment.

Example usage of "culmination": "The project's culmination was a huge success for the team.". More examples on the page.