attainment
Attainment (noun) means the act of reaching or achieving something through effort.
noun
1
The act of reaching or achieving something through effort.
"My attainment of proficiency in German was due to years upon years of study."
2
A skill or achievement that someone has gained.
"The attainment of the skills of elementary reading occurred some time ago for almost all who read this book."
— Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren (1972)
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Etymology
Formed from attain plus -ment; compare Old French ataignement.
Synonyms
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What is the meaning of attainment?
"attainment" (noun) means the act of reaching or achieving something through effort.
What is another word for attainment?
Other words for "attainment" include acquisition, skill, acquirement, accomplishment.
What are the different meanings of attainment?
"attainment" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of reaching or achieving something through effort; 2. A skill or achievement that someone has gained.
