fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt 

 also  fə(l)-

variants or fulfilment

1

: the act or process of fulfilling

the fulfillment of a promise

the fulfillment of all the requirements

2

: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer

the fulfillment of a book order

Synonyms

• accomplishment
• achievement
• commission
• discharge
• enactment
• execution
• implementation
• performance
• perpetration
• prosecution
• pursuance

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her

he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment

Recent Examples on the Web

Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment. —Judy E Davidson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025

According to researchers at Harvard, the age of 35 is the happiest, as that’s when most of us begin to stabilize our lives, reach professional heights, and have stronger social ties—all of which contribute to our sense of total fulfillment. 23, 35, 70... —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

According to the company, Kohl’s has expanded its capacity to fulfill customer orders from store locations and will no longer need the e-commerce fulfillment center. —David Moin, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment

Rhymes for fulfillment

• fulfilment