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 of accomplishment

• 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

An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments. —Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, Hannah also had her own list of athletic accomplishments. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026

Making the Final Four and the national title game is an accomplishment in itself, but Monday night presents the last opportunity for the team to call itself a champion. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026

Reaching 10 years of service time is a major accomplishment for players. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026

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