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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At the top of the corporate ladder, the view is expansive—executives boast seven-figure salaries, high-stakes decision-making power, and recognition for their achievements.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 May 2025
As with most competitions, schools are evaluated based on both achievement (measured by students' financial wellbeing scores in the game) and engagement (participation rates).
—Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Significance of the 100-Days Speech: What To Know Trump's appearance in Michigan marks the 100th day of his second White House term, a milestone traditionally used by presidents to highlight early achievements and set the tone for the remainder of their administration.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Reaching the semi-finals this year is not their only achievement.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 May 2025
As with most competitions, schools are evaluated based on both achievement (measured by students' financial wellbeing scores in the game) and engagement (participation rates).
—Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Significance of the 100-Days Speech: What To Know Trump's appearance in Michigan marks the 100th day of his second White House term, a milestone traditionally used by presidents to highlight early achievements and set the tone for the remainder of their administration.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Reaching the semi-finals this year is not their only achievement.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for achievement
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achievement
noun
achieve·ment
ə-ˈchēv-mənt
1
: the act of achieving
2
: something achieved
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