accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt  -ˈkəm- 

1

: the act or fact of accomplishing something : completion

accomplishment of a goal

a feeling of accomplishment

2

: something that has been accomplished : achievement

Her family is proud of her academic accomplishments.

an impressive accomplishment

3

a

: a quality or ability equipping one for society

b

: a special skill or ability acquired by training or practice

Her knowledge of foreign languages is one of her many accomplishments.

Synonyms

• achievement
• acquirement
• attainment
• baby
• coup
• success
• triumph

Examples of accomplishment in a Sentence

Her family is proud of all her academic accomplishments.

one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of the century

We celebrated the accomplishment of all our goals.

Her knowledge of foreign languages is among her many accomplishments.

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025

One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art. —Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025

Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments! —Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025

At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments. —Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English accomplisshment, borrowed from Anglo-French accomplissement, from acompliss-, stem of acomplir "to accomplish" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

accomplishment

noun

ac·​com·​plish·​ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt  -ˈkəm- 

1

: the act of accomplishing : completion

2

: something accomplished : achievement

3

: an ability, social quality, or skill gained through training or practice