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

Friedman's refreshingly honest answers about her own celibacy challenge the conventional notions of fulfillment and happiness. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church. —Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

But um, there was a fulfillment to like working at a trick, achieving that goal and then using that trick in a competition format under pressure and succeeding. —Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024

Think of what will provide you with enduring fulfillment. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment