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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The model, which mirrored Amazon’s approach, also allowed Walmart to make money in new ways, such as selling ads and fulfillment services to sellers.
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey found only 6% of Gen Z respondents view reaching a corporate leadership position as a primary career goal, with most instead prioritizing work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and learning opportunities over traditional office advancement.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The Royals are committed to keeping the organization in Kansas City — a fulfillment invoked by former owner Ewing Kauffman.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey found only 6% of Gen Z respondents view reaching a corporate leadership position as a primary career goal, with most instead prioritizing work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and learning opportunities over traditional office advancement.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
The Royals are committed to keeping the organization in Kansas City — a fulfillment invoked by former owner Ewing Kauffman.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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