attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining something : the condition of being attained

She values educational attainment above all else.

2

: something attained : accomplishment

His scientific attainments are well known.

Synonyms

• accomplishment
• achievement
• acquirement
• baby
• coup
• success
• triumph

Examples of attainment in a Sentence

She values educational attainment above all else.

Her scientific attainments have made her quite well-known in the field of biology.

Recent Examples on the Web

These significant economic markers, combined with the Latino population’s youth, labor force participation rates, increasing levels of educational attainment, and their role in population growth, indicate that businesses need and rely on Latino consumers. —Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Synchronicities in life could push you to reach new levels of personal or professional attainment. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025

The study took into account confounding factors that might have influenced dementia risk, such as use of preventive health services, past common disease diagnoses, and educational attainment. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Voucher advocates point to research that school choice boosts test scores and improves educational attainment. —Suzanne Eckes, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see attain

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for attainment

• arraignment
• containment
• entrainment
• sustainment
• ascertainment
• entertainment

Kids Definition

attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining : the state of being attained

2

: something attained : accomplishment