attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining something : the condition of being attained

She values educational attainment above all else.

2

: something attained : accomplishment

His scientific attainments are well known.

Synonyms of attainment

• achievement
• success
• accomplishment

Examples of attainment in a Sentence

She values educational attainment above all else.

Her scientific attainments have made her quite well-known in the field of biology.

Recent Examples on the Web

The actual term is narrower, and research has found traditional hypergamy declining as women’s educational attainment has risen. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

The less healthy participants had a higher body mass index and prevalence of stroke, and lower physical activity and educational attainment. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Children growing up in mixed-income communities frequently profit from enhanced educational and career attainment when compared to youth raised in areas of concentrated poverty. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Arizona's workforce is in the bottom tier for educational attainment, however — only about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see attain

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for attainment

• arraignment
• containment
• entrainment
• sustainment
• ascertainment
• entertainment

Kids Definition

attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining : the state of being attained

2

: something attained : accomplishment