fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt 

also fə(l)-

variants or fulfilment

1

: the act or process of fulfilling

the fulfillment of a promise

the fulfillment of all the requirements

2

: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer

the fulfillment of a book order

Synonyms of fulfillment

• execution
• implementation
• accomplishment
• perpetration
• achievement
• performance

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her

he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other will be e-commerce enablers like Shopify, whose primary relationship is with merchants, and which makes money from licensing storefront software, fulfillment services, and financing. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The system needs to know demand patterns, open orders, supplier reliability, fulfillment priorities, margin impact and any approval rules that govern the response to ensure successful automation. — Chris Leone, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The fulfillment of basic needs also factors into recovery, the authors added, as do enhancements or improvements in social support, spirituality, physical and mental health, and other aspects of well-being. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

The site will now support both wholesale auction activities and direct-to-consumer retail vehicle reconditioning and fulfillment. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment

Rhymes for fulfillment

• fulfilment