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
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
The following strategies—from wellness sabbaticals to bed rotting—helped to put outdated grind culture on the back burner, in favor of achieving personal fulfillment instead.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023
Find your own fulfillment outside your relationship with your daughter.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
The idea is that taking on the logistics, rather than relying on third-party sellers to handle their own fulfillment, will help attract more merchants to TikTok Shop and win over shoppers with fast, reliable delivery.
—Liz Young, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2023
In June, Blue Apron sold its assets, such as its fulfillment centers, to fellow meal company FreshRealm, giving it a $50 million cash infusion.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Sep. 2023
Khan homed in on, among other tools, Amazon’s fulfillment services.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Alex thought she was set for a career filled with professional fulfillment.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 7 Nov. 2023
Already a prolific author of children’s literature, Mr. Winkler’s newest work explores his own history of overcoming challenges like severe dyslexia and the pressures of a career in the spotlight on his path to creative fulfillment.
—Vulture, 16 Oct. 2023
In 2021, Amazon opened a new robotics fulfillment center where the Silverdome once stood.
—Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023
Find your own fulfillment outside your relationship with your daughter.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
The idea is that taking on the logistics, rather than relying on third-party sellers to handle their own fulfillment, will help attract more merchants to TikTok Shop and win over shoppers with fast, reliable delivery.
—Liz Young, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2023
In June, Blue Apron sold its assets, such as its fulfillment centers, to fellow meal company FreshRealm, giving it a $50 million cash infusion.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Sep. 2023
Khan homed in on, among other tools, Amazon’s fulfillment services.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Alex thought she was set for a career filled with professional fulfillment.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 7 Nov. 2023
Already a prolific author of children’s literature, Mr. Winkler’s newest work explores his own history of overcoming challenges like severe dyslexia and the pressures of a career in the spotlight on his path to creative fulfillment.
—Vulture, 16 Oct. 2023
In 2021, Amazon opened a new robotics fulfillment center where the Silverdome once stood.
—Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing fulfillment
Dictionary Entries Near fulfillment
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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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