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
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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Big-box The big-box subsector refers to large, modern distribution and warehouse facilities that serve as hubs for logistics, storage and e-commerce fulfillment.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
But the mistake too many Americans are now making is to look at these areas as sources of meaning and fulfillment themselves.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Walmart associates interact with packages just five times compared to the legacy fulfillment centers, which have 12 employee steps.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
On a personal level, Lawson feels a deep sense of fulfillment any time a local brand develops a loyal fan base that’s large enough to sustain the business.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
But the mistake too many Americans are now making is to look at these areas as sources of meaning and fulfillment themselves.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Walmart associates interact with packages just five times compared to the legacy fulfillment centers, which have 12 employee steps.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
On a personal level, Lawson feels a deep sense of fulfillment any time a local brand develops a loyal fan base that’s large enough to sustain the business.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fulfillment
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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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