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

These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026

Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well. —Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026

Among the major accomplishments of his presidency were the resolution of the Korean War, the establishment of NASA as a civilian agency and his unwillingness to intervene in Vietnam in support of French forces. —Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

Supporters contend that Trump’s policies on tariffs and international negotiations are producing positive outcomes and that critics should evaluate his accomplishments rather than focusing on his communication style. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 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