accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt  -ˈkəm- 

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.

Synonyms

• success
• achievement

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

Surpassing its previous accomplishments like walking, jumping, and performing human-like backflips, the newer Unitree G1 has demonstrated even more advanced maneuvers. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025

His accomplishments highlight both his teamwork and drive for excellence. —Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025

But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era. —Martin J. Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025

Those accomplishments should be more than milestones. —Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

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

Kids Definition

accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt  -ˈkəm- 

1

: the act of accomplishing : completion

2

: something accomplished : achievement

3

: an ability, social quality, or skill gained through training or practice