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achievement
[uh-cheev-muhnt]
noun
something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed.
his remarkable achievements in art.
the act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment.
the achievement of one's object.
Synonyms: ,Heraldry.Ìýthe full display of the armorial bearings of an individual or corporation.
Digital Technology.Ìýa title or icon associated with a user profile or account that indicates the person's skill or rank in an online community, especially on a gaming platform.
achievement
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noun
something that has been accomplished, esp by hard work, ability, or heroism
successful completion; accomplishment
heraldry a less common word for hatchment
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- superachievement noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of achievement1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Ms Beeching believes there's now a risk the feud stories could start to shape the family's image, "instead of the achievements they actually want to be known for".
Experts on the West Highland Way say Robert's achievement is "unparalleled".
He was watched in the Norwegian capital by his family including his father, former England footballer Danny Mills, who described the achievement as "very special".
Two city centre exhibitions dedicated to the achievements of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are set to celebrate "a true Brummie icon", organisers say.
Dave's achievements in alpine skiing are an ode to his dedication, his perseverance and the passion that he has put into the grind, because he works incredibly hard.
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When To Use
An achievement is a great accomplishment—s´Ç³¾±ð³Ù³ó¾±²Ô²µ achieved with great effort or skill.Achieve and achievement often imply the completion of something important or difficult—a lofty goal or a great feat. Graduating high school is an achievement. Learning a new language is an achievement. An award is an achievement.Achievement can also refer to the act of achieving, as in We need to focus on the achievement of these goals. This sense of the word doesn’t always imply impressiveness by itself—it often means the same thing as completion.Example: Becoming a nurse is a major achievement—it represents years of hard work and sacrifice.
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