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

For me, purpose means making a significant, meaningful impact that fuels fulfillment at all life stages. —Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

The Jordanian national team is now preparing for its World Cup debut, with players and supporters embracing what many describe as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. —Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Some of the deepest fulfillment comes from the long, steady relationships that build quietly over time. —Khushali Jhaveri, STAT, 17 June 2026

Sadly, Trump’s inability to forgo immediate fulfillment is as pronounced an aspect of his personality as his megalomania. —Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 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