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

You’d address dispatch speed, delivery guarantees and the operational reality of your fulfillment process. — Joshua George, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Follow your heart and prioritize what brings you joy and a deeper sense of fulfillment. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The company said transparency in fulfillment is key to locking on sales during the holiday season and building customer loyalty. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

This occurs with minimal working capital drag, since fulfillment runs through pre-established pharmacy networks rather than capital-intensive durable equipment logistics. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 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