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

Others, particularly members of younger generations, are questioning whether such a dream is really within reach — and if not, how to build a new roadmap to personal fulfillment. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 26 July 2026

While the data remain inconclusive, the fulfillment of this promise may ultimately depend on whether directors anticipate rather than resist generational change. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

That funding directly offsets exit expenses and onboarding hurdles, giving companies a smoother path toward a modern fulfillment setup. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

That is obviously an ambitious goal with no prospect of fulfillment anytime soon. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 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