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 of attainment

• 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

Metrics for education attainment used data to look at how much of the population had degrees, anywhere from high-school up until a doctoral degree. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Ample research shows that passive content consumption among kids and teens is adversely affecting attention spans, language attainment, and other factors that help make deep reading both sustainable and fun. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026

Programs should report completion, credential attainment, employment and earnings outcomes. — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Declining educational attainment in early childhood doesn’t happen in isolation. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 June 2026

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