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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These are unhappy hedonists, boozing and fornicating for lack of fulfillment. Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026 In this role, Raleigh will oversee end-to-end operational functions, including demand and supply planning, inventory procurement and production, fulfillment, logistics and sales operations. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026 Based in Walton, Kentucky, Verst Logistics provides warehousing, fulfillment, packaging and transportation solutions for food and beverage, consumer goods, automotive and industrial companies. Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026 As is often the case with town halls or other check-ins with the troops, the takeaways were not satisfaction and fulfillment. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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