attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining something : the condition of being attained

She values educational attainment above all else.

2

: something attained : accomplishment

His scientific attainments are well known.

Synonyms of attainment

• achievement
• success
• accomplishment

Examples of attainment in a Sentence

She values educational attainment above all else.

Her scientific attainments have made her quite well-known in the field of biology.

Recent Examples on the Web

Programs should report completion, credential attainment, employment and earnings outcomes. — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country based on factors including residents’ education levels, the quality of public schools and educational attainment. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Metrics for education attainment used data to look at how much of the population had degrees, anywhere from high-school up until a doctoral degree. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

County demographics, including median household income, race/ethnicity and educational attainment, are from the Census. — New York Times, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see attain

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for attainment

• arraignment
• containment
• entrainment
• sustainment
• ascertainment
• entertainment

Kids Definition

attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining : the state of being attained

2

: something attained : accomplishment