accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt How to pronounce accomplishment (audio) -ˈkəm- How to pronounce accomplishment (audio)
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.

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Alongside their career accomplishments, the Indigo Girls remain advocates for the environment, gay rights, and more. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 Past guests have included Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Rumer Willis and Genevieve Padalecki. James, who has also been a guest on the show, couldn’t be prouder of his wife and her accomplishments. Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Their accomplishments have been recognized by the San Diego chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists, which provides critical financial support to STEM graduate students. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024 President Biden delivered his 2024 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Thursday night, promoting the accomplishments of his first three years in office and offering a spirited defense of his vision for the nation's future. Paula Cohen, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024 Tyla was gearing up for her first world tour later this month, which included stops at festivals such as Coachella, but those bucket list accomplishments will be put on hold for now. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024 Biden's campaign has been operating in general election mode for months, touting his administration's accomplishments on infrastructure and student loan debt relief, to name a few. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 Caitlin Clark is but the latest female to earn a place in this majestic line of notable accomplishment. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 Gay struggled despite her resume full of accomplishments, Wallace said. Terry Tang, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English accomplisshment, borrowed from Anglo-French accomplissement, from acompliss-, stem of acomplir "to accomplish" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of accomplishment was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

accomplishment

noun
ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt How to pronounce accomplishment (audio) -ˈkəm- How to pronounce accomplishment (audio)
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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