accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt  -ˈkəm- 

1

: the act or fact of accomplishing something : completion

accomplishment of a goal

a feeling of accomplishment

2

: something that has been accomplished : achievement

Her family is proud of her academic accomplishments.

an impressive accomplishment

3

a

: a quality or ability equipping one for society

b

: a special skill or ability acquired by training or practice

Her knowledge of foreign languages is one of her many accomplishments.

Synonyms of accomplishment

• success
• achievement

Examples of accomplishment in a Sentence

Her family is proud of all her academic accomplishments.

one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of the century

We celebrated the accomplishment of all our goals.

Her knowledge of foreign languages is among her many accomplishments.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sealing their playoff spot is the latest accomplishment for a Stars team that has been among the best teams in the entire NHL all season. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026

And that’s a hell of an accomplishment in itself. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

With 10 golden rectangular reminders looming in the rafters, the Denver Pioneers made a championship accomplishment seem like a feat before the feat. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026

As thin as that is, the rest of Swalwell’s accomplishments are even thinner. —Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English accomplisshment, borrowed from Anglo-French accomplissement, from acompliss-, stem of acomplir "to accomplish" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt  -ˈkəm- 

1

: the act of accomplishing : completion

2

: something accomplished : achievement

3

: an ability, social quality, or skill gained through training or practice