attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining something : the condition of being attained

She values educational attainment above all else.

2

: something attained : accomplishment

His scientific attainments are well known.

Synonyms of attainment

• achievement
• success
• accomplishment

Examples of attainment in a Sentence

She values educational attainment above all else.

Her scientific attainments have made her quite well-known in the field of biology.

Recent Examples on the Web

Only about 19% of Ohio adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census Bureau, placing Ohio workers in the bottom tier of the nation for educational attainment. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Functional Clinical Progress Anchoring reimbursements to measurable improvements in functional skills attainment is obvious, but sometimes this necessitates using several tools or standards. — Jeff Beck, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

To get a true demographic profile of those who supported and opposed the empty homes tax would require deeper analysis that could include cross-referencing age, educational attainment and party affiliation, Luna believes. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026

Personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country based on factors including residents’ education levels, the quality of public schools and educational attainment. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see attain

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for attainment

• arraignment
• containment
• entrainment
• sustainment
• ascertainment
• entertainment

Kids Definition

attainment

noun

at·​tain·​ment ə-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act of attaining : the state of being attained

2

: something attained : accomplishment