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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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
That said, Milo has gone the extra mile to ensure his accomplishments aren’t a result of nepotism.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
That said, Milo has gone the extra mile to ensure his accomplishments aren’t a result of nepotism.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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