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

One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor. —Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026

Yet despite all these accomplishments, Burns not only allowed inflation to gather momentum, but did so by colluding politically with the White House unlike any other Fed chair. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa cited accomplishments from his long-ago administration. —Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026

Of all the accomplishments by Colorado Avalanche players so far this season, finding the perfect nickname for Artturi Lehkonen is near the top of the list. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 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