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

Each guest must also complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry. —AJC.com, 7 May 2026

Set during the holiday season, La Vida Ideal follows a man whose attempt to create the perfect life through artificial intelligence leads him to confront deeper questions about identity, fulfillment and what truly matters. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026

Forecasting insights now influence product development before designs are finalized, inventory constraints shape pricing strategies in real time and store‑level demand signals automatically adjust fulfillment. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

Automatic criteria, instead, certify the fulfillment of certain requirements in an objective way, such as the nationality of the crew and the nationality of the locations involved. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 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