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

On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business. —Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

The promise wasn't all, as Meghan also shared a heartfelt apology about the fulfillment issue and pledged to send a future gift. —Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025

During his time as manager, Thomas oversaw the fulfillment of multiple major infrastructure and economic development projects, and helped the city prep its future finances. —Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 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