fulfillment
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of completing or achieving something: The state of having successfully carried out a duty, promise, or goal. 2. A feeling of happiness and satisfaction: The sense of contentment and purpose that comes from achieving one's potential or desires.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to the completion of an action or obligation:
- The fulfillment of the contract is due by the end of the month.
- Her life was dedicated to the fulfillment of her charitable mission.
- Referring to a personal feeling of satisfaction:
- He finds great fulfillment in teaching young students.
- For many, career success does not always lead to personal fulfillment.
Advanced Usage
- Self-fulfillment: The achievement of one's own hopes, ambitions, or potential.
- She traveled the world in search of self-fulfillment.
- Order fulfillment: (Business context) The complete process from receiving a customer order to delivering the product.
- The company improved its order fulfillment time to under 24 hours.
Variants and Related Words
- Fulfill (verb): To carry out, complete, or achieve something; to satisfy a condition.
- He worked hard to fulfill his promise.
- Fulfilling (adjective): Providing happiness and satisfaction.
- Nursing is a very fulfilling career.
- Unfulfilled (adjective): Not carried out or achieved; not feeling satisfied.
- She had an unfulfilled dream of becoming a pilot.
Synonyms
- Accomplishment: Something that has been achieved successfully.
- Realization: The achievement of something desired or anticipated.
- Satisfaction: Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs.
- Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction.
Antonyms
- Failure: Lack of success in achieving a goal.
- Dissatisfaction: Lack of contentment or pleasure.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- A sense of fulfillment: The subjective feeling of having achieved purpose or satisfaction.
- Volunteering gives her a strong sense of fulfillment.
- To find fulfillment in something: To discover a source of deep satisfaction.
- He found fulfillment in his creative work.
Noun
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the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc)
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a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
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