achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt 
1
: the act of achieving something
the achievement of an ambition
2
a
: a result gained by effort : accomplishment
being honored for her academic achievements
a major scientific achievement
b
: a great or heroic deed
3
: the quality and quantity of a student's work
standardized tests to measure achievement
Examples of achievement in a Sentence
The discovery of DNA was a major scientific achievement.
It was a great achievement.
Getting the project done on time was a real achievement.
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It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.
—Time, 23 July 2025
Denmark, of course, will not be celebrating this as much of an achievement.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.
—Time, 23 July 2025
Denmark, of course, will not be celebrating this as much of an achievement.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achievement. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt
1
: the act of achieving
2
: something achieved
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