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 of fulfillment

• execution
• implementation
• accomplishment
• perpetration
• achievement
• performance

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

This act was done in fulfillment of a sacred promise made by her parents, Saints Anne and Joachim, during their long struggle with childlessness, and signifies Mary’s lifelong devotion to God and her role in the Incarnation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

The new moon in Scorpio on November 9, followed by Mercury’s direct station in the same sign on November 13, signals new beginnings and forward motion related to the things that bring you a sense of personal fulfillment. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Outside of tech and cloud services, Amazon is continuing to invest heavily in its retail and fulfillment network. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Wing also developed integrations with retailers’ ordering systems and existing fulfillment workflows, alongside remote operations centers where pilots can oversee flights across multiple locations. — Yoav Amitai, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment

Rhymes for fulfillment

• fulfilment