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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The annual State of the State speech generally highlights accomplishments and lays out an administration’s goals and policies.
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Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
The company's accomplishments, such as Sébastien Perroud's work with IAR Group Holding AG and other successful acquisitions, attest to its effectiveness and influence.
—Tyler Giroud, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Since a 2003 study found evidence that Genghis Khan’s DNA was present in about 16 million men alive at the time, the Mongolian ruler’s genetic prowess has stood as an unparalleled accomplishment.
—Laura Clark, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2024
The team’s historic accomplishment in the league, however, comes amid a turbulent time between the two entities.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 22 June 2024
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Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
The company's accomplishments, such as Sébastien Perroud's work with IAR Group Holding AG and other successful acquisitions, attest to its effectiveness and influence.
—Tyler Giroud, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Since a 2003 study found evidence that Genghis Khan’s DNA was present in about 16 million men alive at the time, the Mongolian ruler’s genetic prowess has stood as an unparalleled accomplishment.
—Laura Clark, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2024
The team’s historic accomplishment in the league, however, comes amid a turbulent time between the two entities.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 22 June 2024
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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