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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Authentic achievement transcends cultural boundaries.
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Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
And this time, qualifying would mean yet another unprecedented achievement for Lake Mary Little League: World Series appearances for both its boys and girls 12-and-under all-stars.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The announcement meant India had joined the short list of countries to have visited the Moon, and the applause and shouts of joy that followed signified that this achievement wasn’t just a scientific one, but a cultural one.
—Tony Milligan, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, this is a significant achievement for Superman and DC.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
And this time, qualifying would mean yet another unprecedented achievement for Lake Mary Little League: World Series appearances for both its boys and girls 12-and-under all-stars.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The announcement meant India had joined the short list of countries to have visited the Moon, and the applause and shouts of joy that followed signified that this achievement wasn’t just a scientific one, but a cultural one.
—Tony Milligan, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, this is a significant achievement for Superman and DC.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achievement. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt
1
: the act of achieving
2
: something achieved
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