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accomplished

adj.
US //əˈkɑmpɫɪʃt// UK //ɐkˈɒmplɪʃt// ac·com·plished
  1. 1 highly skilled (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a lot of skill because you have practiced or studied for a long time.

    highly skilled or proficient in a particular activity, typically as a result of extensive training or experience.

    Example

    She is an accomplished pianist who has performed all over the world.

    Example

    An accomplished diplomat, he managed to navigate the delicate negotiations without alienating either of the opposing factions.

  2. 2 successfully finished (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    finished or completed successfully.

    having been successfully completed or brought to a conclusion.

    Example

    With the final signature, the merger was an accomplished fact.

    Example

    The restoration of the cathedral was finally an accomplished task, celebrated by the entire community after decades of structural decay.

Origin

* First attested in the late 15th century, from accomplish + -ed.

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