noun

achievement

uh-CHEEV-muhnt

noun

Something accomplished through effort, skill, or courage; a notable success.

"Winning the scholarship was a huge achievement for her."

"Landing the spacecraft safely was a remarkable achievement."

In video games, an award or badge given for completing a specific task or goal.

"He unlocked a new achievement for finishing the level without dying."

How to Use Achievement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA success or accomplishment — something worth being proud of.

Common pairings

a great achievement sense of achievement achievement unlocked academic achievement

achievements plural

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Winning the scholarship was a huge _____ for her.

From Old French achever ("to finish"), the same root as "achieve," with the ending "-ment" added to turn the verb into a noun.

accomplishment

accomplishment completion

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accomplishment completion