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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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 July 2025
Among its accomplishments were the creation of the National Security Council, Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense.
—AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
The governor’s office did not respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment about Kent’s accomplishments in the state.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 July 2025
Among its accomplishments were the creation of the National Security Council, Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense.
—AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
The governor’s office did not respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment about Kent’s accomplishments in the state.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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