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

For example, the applicant started with the image of her messy desk and told stories about accomplishments, hobbies, and skills that were evidenced in that space. —Kristen Moon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

Here’s an early comparison of the achievements and accomplishments of these three films. —Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024

Nonetheless, the deal became one of Harris’ signature accomplishments — and still wins her praise. —Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024

We‘re in the year or maybe the era of the girls, between Simone Biles and Taylor Swift and just all these incredible accomplishments. —Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024

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