fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt How to pronounce fulfillment (audio)
also fə(l)-
variants or fulfilment
Synonyms of fulfillmentnext
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

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
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Jessica Weiss is a keynote speaker and executive coach who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment and satisfaction at work. Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025 Much of that fulfillment comes from the culture and support that Gold Rush fosters. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 With Fetch under its wing, Zebra integrated a series of AMRs to optimize picking in fulfillment and distribution centers and facilitate just-in-time material delivery in manufacturing sites. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025 Unplugged ultimately argues that nontraditional choices, global curiosity, and openness to unexpected opportunity can lead to extraordinary professional and personal fulfillment. Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfillment

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fulfillment was in 1624

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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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