achievement

noun

ə-ˈchēv-mənt How to pronounce achievement (audio)
Definition of achievementnext
1
as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work this improvement in your time for a 10K road race is quite an achievement!

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2
as in execution
the doing of an action what you're asking is the achievement of a miracle

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3
as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete you should be proud of the achievement of your goals

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How does the noun achievement differ from other similar words?

The words exploit and feat are common synonyms of achievement. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When can exploit be used instead of achievement?

In some situations, the words exploit and achievement are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

When is it sensible to use feat instead of achievement?

The words feat and achievement can be used in similar contexts, but feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

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Recent Examples of achievement The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list. —Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 This was, on its face, a minor achievement; after all, airplanes had been flying themselves for decades. —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 True to tradition, the evening was both a celebration of achievements in directing and an occasion for much pro-guild testifying — from nominees, winners and Christopher Nolan, presiding over his first ceremony as DGA president. —Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026 Chicago's oldest skyscrapers are now dwarfed by new ones, but the world still comes to see the city's towering achievements. —Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for achievement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
  1. success
  2. execution
  3. accomplishment
  4. fulfillment
  5. realization
  6. implementation
  7. perpetration
  8. performance
Noun
  • At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • During the execution of the warrant, police said K-9 Drogo alerted to the presence of narcotics in multiple areas of the residence.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Florida carried out 19 executions in 2025, a modern-era record.
    — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of execution
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  • One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Yet despite all these accomplishments, Burns not only allowed inflation to gather momentum, but did so by colluding politically with the White House unlike any other Fed chair.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Noun
  • However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Penguin Random House Canada does not currently provide direct order fulfillment from this Web site.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • With the slow return of his memories comes the realization of his mission, which is to identify the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Then comes a realization many families quietly face.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of realization
Noun
  • Under the current appropriations, a full statewide implementation was not feasible.
    — Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The Golden State is at a critical juncture in textile waste management, with the implementation of SB 707 catalyzing a circular economy.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of implementation
Noun
  • Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Definition of perpetration
Noun
  • My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.
    — Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.
    — Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of performance

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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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