fulfillment
noun
ful·fill·ment
fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt 
also fə(l)-
variants
or fulfilment
1
: the act or process of fulfilling
the fulfillment of a promise
the fulfillment of all the requirements
2
: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer
the fulfillment of a book order
Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence
her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her
he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment
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Mention in your letter how vocational schools can be an incubator for fostering pride, steady employment and personal fulfillment.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Amazon, headquartered in Seattle and Arlington, Virginia, has a huge operational footprint in the Treasure Valley, including three fulfillment centers, three delivery stations and a Whole Foods Market.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Note how these experiences are creating a sense of fullness or fulfillment for you, and then pause to consider what that means for what’s next.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
His story reflects the importance of blending professional success with personal fulfillment, grounded in vision and perseverance.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Amazon, headquartered in Seattle and Arlington, Virginia, has a huge operational footprint in the Treasure Valley, including three fulfillment centers, three delivery stations and a Whole Foods Market.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Note how these experiences are creating a sense of fullness or fulfillment for you, and then pause to consider what that means for what’s next.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
His story reflects the importance of blending professional success with personal fulfillment, grounded in vision and perseverance.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fulfillment
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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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