attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce attainment (audio)
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.

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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There is no evidence that the first countries to connect their classrooms to the internet stand apart in economic growth, educational attainment or citizen well-being. Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025 The trend is consistent across all races and ethnicities, as well as educational attainment. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 On this question, there were no significant partisan differences, though there were some slight distinctions based on educational attainment and age. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 Educational attainment is a key predictor of how a young person will fare in life. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attainment

Word History

Etymology

see attain

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of attainment was in 1543

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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attainment. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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attainment

noun
at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce attainment (audio)
1
: the act of attaining : the state of being attained
2
: something attained : accomplishment

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