accomplishment

[ uh-kom-plish-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment:

   the accomplishment of our desires.

   Synonyms: execution, completion

   Antonyms: failure

2. something done admirably or creditably:

   Space exploration is a major accomplishment of science.

3. anything accomplished; deed; achievement:

   a career measured in a series of small accomplishments.

   Synonyms: consummation

4. Often accomplishments.
   1. a grace, skill, or knowledge expected in polite society.
   2. any acquired ability or knowledge.

   Synonyms: proficiency, acquisition

accomplishment

/ əˈkʌm-; əˈkɒmplɪʃmənt /

noun

1. the act of carrying out or achieving
2. something achieved or successfully completed
3. often plural skill or talent
4. often plural social grace, style, and poise

Other Words From

• preac·complish·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accomplishment¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; accomplish + -ment; compare French accomplissement

Example Sentences

Republicans at the time made no secret of their accomplishment.

From Salon

Rather than applaud, Mr. Hosseini derided the accomplishment.

From New York Times

It’s really an incredible accomplishment.”

From Los Angeles Times

The victory added to a remarkable accomplishment for a Simi Valley program that has beaten four private-school powers this season in the Knights, St. Bonaventure, Bishop Diego and Oaks Christian.

From Los Angeles Times

He pointed to his recent support for the Lake Tahoe Restoration Re-authorization Act alongside Democrats in Congress as a proud — and bipartisan — accomplishment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ability
• achievement
• capability
• deed
• effort
• exploit
• feat
• performance
• skill
• talent
• triumph