attainment
noun
at·tain·ment
ə-ˈtān-mənt 
1
2
: something attained : accomplishment
His scientific attainments are well known.
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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.
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Moreover, Black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in dual enrollment programs, Finally, students of parents with lower levels of educational attainment have lower levels of participation in dual enrollment.
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The information in these and other associated public records, such as those detailing gender, age and educational attainment, allowed a refinement of random sampling called stratified sampling.
—Camille Mumford, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Latinas are typically paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with the same educational attainment and are often paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with less educational attainment.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Define minimum requirements for educational attainment, critical career experiences, and level of functional or technical expertise.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The information in these and other associated public records, such as those detailing gender, age and educational attainment, allowed a refinement of random sampling called stratified sampling.
—Camille Mumford, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Latinas are typically paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with the same educational attainment and are often paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with less educational attainment.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Define minimum requirements for educational attainment, critical career experiences, and level of functional or technical expertise.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for attainment
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attainment
noun
at·tain·ment
ə-ˈtān-mənt
1
: the act of attaining : the state of being attained
2
: something attained : accomplishment
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