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

• execution
• performance
• implementation
• accomplishment
• achievement

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

Amazon has long held a strong position in the fulfillment and logistics market; the e-tail giant ships goods for millions of sellers that offer goods up on its platform. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025

Trust that your journey is guiding you toward greater fulfillment, and embrace the changes that are unfolding right before your eyes. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025

Walmart will invest $300 million to open another fulfillment center in the Charlotte region that promises to create more than 300 jobs. —Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025

Kroger’s digital business includes grocery orders made online and picked up at the store, orders for home delivery from the company’s own fulfillment centers and third-party delivery outlets, such as DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment

Rhymes for fulfillment

• fulfilment