attainment
noun
at·tain·ment
ə-ˈtān-mənt 
1
2
: something attained : accomplishment
His scientific attainments are well known.
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She values educational attainment above all else.
Her scientific attainments have made her quite well-known in the field of biology.
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Educational Attainment The growth of the Hispanic population has been accompanied by notable improvements in educational attainment over the past several decades.
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Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The states follow a larger nationwide trend where higher incomes often correlate with higher education attainment, and the culture within each state might also contribute or de-emphasize the importance of education or intelligence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The researchers were careful to communicate their results as pertaining specifically to educational attainment.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Decisions are made to deliver specific outcomes, and attainment of these outcomes is measured.
—Carl D'halluin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The states follow a larger nationwide trend where higher incomes often correlate with higher education attainment, and the culture within each state might also contribute or de-emphasize the importance of education or intelligence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The researchers were careful to communicate their results as pertaining specifically to educational attainment.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Decisions are made to deliver specific outcomes, and attainment of these outcomes is measured.
—Carl D'halluin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attainment. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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attainment
noun
at·tain·ment
ə-ˈtān-mənt
1
: the act of attaining : the state of being attained
2
: something attained : accomplishment
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