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

• achievement
• success
• accomplishment

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

Regardless of their differences, all Cosmists advocated for the attainment of immortality and colonization of outer space, goals people still strive for today. —Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025

Prior evidence shows longer-term, more traumatic consequences for kids like anxiety disorders and long-run impacts on educational attainment. —Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025

Younger Americans make up the largest share of the labor force and are on track to surpass previous generations in educational attainment. —Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025

Disparity in advanced educational attainment (49th). —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 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