accomplishment
noun
ac·com·plish·ment
ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt 
-ˈkəm-
-ˈkəm-
1
: the act or fact of accomplishing something : completion
accomplishment of a goal
a feeling of accomplishment
2
: something that has been accomplished : achievement
Her family is proud of her academic accomplishments.
an impressive accomplishment
3
a
: a quality or ability equipping one for society
b
: a special skill or ability acquired by training or practice
Her knowledge of foreign languages is one of her many accomplishments.
Synonyms
Examples of accomplishment in a Sentence
Her family is proud of all her academic accomplishments.
one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of the century
We celebrated the accomplishment of all our goals.
Her knowledge of foreign languages is among her many accomplishments.
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Balor is the most credible performer in the faction, with a long list of accomplishments, including runs with the Intercontinental and United States titles, and marquee matches.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
My professional accomplishments are complemented by my deep involvement in the community, serving as a room parent, on School Site Council, directing the Newland Variety Show and as a Girl Scout leader.
—Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
This particular accomplishment, perhaps more than any other, paints the clearest picture of the type of athlete—and woman—Felix is.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Kim excels in performing DHH’s hubristic pride at his own accomplishments and then his scrambling, desperate desire to keep things aloft; Eggold, a discovery for this audience member, conjures actorly vanity and obliviousness to pitch-perfect effect.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
My professional accomplishments are complemented by my deep involvement in the community, serving as a room parent, on School Site Council, directing the Newland Variety Show and as a Girl Scout leader.
—Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
This particular accomplishment, perhaps more than any other, paints the clearest picture of the type of athlete—and woman—Felix is.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Kim excels in performing DHH’s hubristic pride at his own accomplishments and then his scrambling, desperate desire to keep things aloft; Eggold, a discovery for this audience member, conjures actorly vanity and obliviousness to pitch-perfect effect.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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accomplishment
noun
ac·com·plish·ment
ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt
-ˈkəm-
-ˈkəm-
1
: the act of accomplishing : completion
2
: something accomplished : achievement
3
: an ability, social quality, or skill gained through training or practice
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