fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt 

 also  fə(l)-

variants or fulfilment

1

: the act or process of fulfilling

the fulfillment of a promise

the fulfillment of all the requirements

2

: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer

the fulfillment of a book order

Synonyms

• execution
• performance
• implementation
• accomplishment
• achievement

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her

he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment

Recent Examples on the Web

For Donnelly, the milestone moment is fulfillment of a lifelong wish. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

From global brands to fast-scaling startups, retailers are no longer afraid to rethink the fundamentals especially around returns, fulfillment and personalization. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025

Although trained to diagnose, Casey prefers to avoid rigid labels and instead identifies the root of imbalance psycho-individually, helping clients break free from limitations and constraints to step into deeper fulfillment, accountability, and higher consciousness. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

Then came the rise of racking systems, e-commerce fulfillment and the drive for cubic efficiency. —Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment

Rhymes for fulfillment

• fulfilment