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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
Productivity metrics: Monitor changes in project completion rates, output quality or goal attainment.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
People with specific intracranial injuries had lower attainment in tertiary education than people with concussions.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
And Performance Analysis: The key metrics that define business success—conversion rates, average sales price, quota attainment and more, require close management.
—Amit Ashkenazi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Connecticut also ranks fifth in educational attainment and sixth in quality of education.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
People with specific intracranial injuries had lower attainment in tertiary education than people with concussions.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
And Performance Analysis: The key metrics that define business success—conversion rates, average sales price, quota attainment and more, require close management.
—Amit Ashkenazi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Connecticut also ranks fifth in educational attainment and sixth in quality of education.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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At the top of the corporate ladder, the view is expansive—executives boast seven-figure salaries, high-stakes decision-making power, and recognition for their achievements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Significance of the 100-Days Speech: What To Know Trump's appearance in Michigan marks the 100th day of his second White House term, a milestone traditionally used by presidents to highlight early achievements and set the tone for the remainder of their administration.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Domenech’s success highlights the importance of relationships and referrals.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and former congressional staffer Jonathan Tobin—Trump Has Struck a Blow Against the Deep State The first hundred days of the Trump 2.0 administration have been a rousing success.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath of Plan B, Conrad twists the knife, and Fisk has a realization: this is war.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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This ease of use was critical to rapid adoption and quick realization of tangible benefits.—
Vivek Vishal,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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At Amazon fulfillment centers, which employ the majority of the company’s 1.5 million workers, vending machines are stocked not just with snacks but with painkillers.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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With the convenience of direct-from-warehouse fulfillment, customers skip the hassle of third-party delays, backorders, or vague tracking updates.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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