achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt 
1
: the act of achieving something
the achievement of an ambition
2
a
: a result gained by effort : accomplishment
being honored for her academic achievements
a major scientific achievement
b
: a great or heroic deed
3
: the quality and quantity of a student's work
standardized tests to measure achievement
Synonyms
Examples of achievement in a Sentence
The discovery of DNA was a major scientific achievement.
It was a great achievement.
Getting the project done on time was a real achievement.
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Black has received numerous honors for his creative achievements such as a Grammy award; multiple CMA, AMA and ACM awards, including the 2023 ACM Honors Poet’s award; a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; and an induction into the Grand Ole Opry.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 24 June 2024
In an era where everyone else seems to look to Uncle Sam for help, that might be the industry's greatest achievement.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024
Those achievements have paled in comparison to London’s relative weakness in attracting top company listings and growing its value.
—Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 21 June 2024
And yet his incredible achievements and statistics do not begin to describe the awe that came with watching Mays dominate the game in every way imaginable.
—Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 24 June 2024
In an era where everyone else seems to look to Uncle Sam for help, that might be the industry's greatest achievement.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024
Those achievements have paled in comparison to London’s relative weakness in attracting top company listings and growing its value.
—Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 21 June 2024
And yet his incredible achievements and statistics do not begin to describe the awe that came with watching Mays dominate the game in every way imaginable.
—Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achievement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt
1
: the act of achieving
2
: something achieved
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