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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Education can be one of our greatest tools for generating achievement, personal stability, and the freedom to pursue happiness.
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Poulin has long been considered the best women’s hockey player in the world, with a trophy case filled with individual and team achievements, most notably three Olympic gold medals won on her stick.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 21 May 2026
This high-pressure environment, driven by parents and profit-hungry owners alike, has produced a youth-sports culture in which profit and individual achievement matter more than teamwork or character building.
—Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Lee said this achievement shows that using microorganisms to produce chemicals can go beyond the lab and into large-scale manufacturing.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Poulin has long been considered the best women’s hockey player in the world, with a trophy case filled with individual and team achievements, most notably three Olympic gold medals won on her stick.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 21 May 2026
This high-pressure environment, driven by parents and profit-hungry owners alike, has produced a youth-sports culture in which profit and individual achievement matter more than teamwork or character building.
—Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Lee said this achievement shows that using microorganisms to produce chemicals can go beyond the lab and into large-scale manufacturing.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for achievement
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achievement. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt
1
: the act of achieving
2
: something achieved
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