achievement
/ə'tʃi:vmənt/
Definition
Noun 1. The successful completion or attainment of something, especially through effort, skill, or courage. It refers to the act of achieving a goal or the fact of having achieved it. 2. A thing that has been accomplished successfully, especially one that is noteworthy or impressive. It refers to the concrete result or outcome of effort.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to the act of achieving:
- The achievement of peace was their primary goal.
- She felt a great sense of achievement after finishing the marathon.
- Referring to a notable accomplishment:
- Winning the championship was his greatest achievement.
- The invention is a remarkable scientific achievement.
Advanced Usage
- "A sense of achievement": A feeling of pride and satisfaction from having accomplished something.
- Completing the difficult puzzle gave the child a real sense of achievement.
- "No mean achievement": Used to emphasize that something is a significant and praiseworthy accomplishment.
- Learning a new language as an adult is no mean achievement.
Variants and Related Words
- Achieve (verb): To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.
- He worked hard to achieve his ambitions.
- Achiever (noun): A person who achieves a high level of success.
- She is a high achiever in her field.
- Achievable (adjective): Able to be brought about or accomplished successfully.
- The targets are challenging but achievable.
Synonyms
- Accomplishment: Something that has been achieved successfully.
- Attainment: The action or fact of achieving a goal, especially through effort.
- Feat: An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
- Success: The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
Antonyms
- Failure: Lack of success.
- Defeat: The fact of losing or being overcome.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "A crowning achievement": The greatest or most successful achievement, completing one's work.
- The novel was the crowning achievement of her literary career.
Noun
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the action of accomplishing something
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