accomplishment
noun
ac·com·plish·ment
ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt 
-ˈkəm-
-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.
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.
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Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Laurent Ferrier Galet Square The opportunity to own an immaculate creation from the hands of a master watchmaker with Patek Philippe pedigree sounds like an unfathomable accomplishment.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Her career accomplishments included such honors as being included in the Marquis Who's Who listing of influential professionals.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The Players title is another accomplishment to add to McIllory’s impressive list of accolades.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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accomplishment
noun
ac·com·plish·ment
ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt
-ˈkəm-
-ˈkəm-
1
: the act of accomplishing : completion
2
: something accomplished : achievement
3
: an ability, social quality, or skill gained through training or practice
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