fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt How to pronounce fulfillment (audio)
also fə(l)-
variants or fulfilment
Synonyms of fulfillmentnext
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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And his fulfillment of his promise to fix the economy has been equally impressive. William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026 The real estate investment trust, which focuses on warehouses and e-commerce fulfillment centers, raised its 2025 guidance for core funds from operation, or FFO, guidance back in October. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026 Running the Red Rocker Inn was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for owners Katy Clavin, a former restaurant owner, and her husband Michael Cys. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 That includes picking up more space at airports and Amazon fulfillment centers, moving into new markets across the country and developing retail partnerships to sell its products on store shelves. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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