fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt How to pronounce fulfillment (audio)
 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

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
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Genuine connection invites us to embrace vulnerability and balance, proving that even the most self-reliant can find fulfillment in the warmth and trust of another. Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Whole fulfillment depends on this dedication to follow-up treatment. Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 This mixed-media doc features three young skateboarders in Havana, Cuba who search for freedom and personal fulfillment by redefining socialist monuments as skate parks. John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 Bank of America analysts also anticipate growth in Walmart’s gross margins, driven by digital advertising, fulfillment services, and its third-party marketplace. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fulfillment 

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fulfillment was in 1624

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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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