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

Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments. —Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once. —Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025

But in interviews and other correspondence with the news media in recent days, Platt has defended his record of accomplishments and pushed back against criticism of his management style. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025

Being selected for the Opening Day roster is a huge accomplishment for Smith, who has only played 32 games in the Minor Leagues, according to the league. —Sam Gillette, People.com, 27 Mar. 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