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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In a report released Friday, Warshaw said the Oakland Police Department had met all 51 benchmarks needed to escape federal court oversight — an achievement never before reached by the department.
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The most incredible achievement in the club’s history?
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
At the annual Valedictorians Luncheon at Fenway Park on Tuesday, the mayor, BPS leadership and city officials spoke to the exceptional achievement of the 33 graduates who represented the tops of their classes.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The most incredible achievement in the club’s history?
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026
This award recognizes their culinary achievements and culinary risks.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achievement. Accessed 29 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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