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accomplishment

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //əˈkɑmpɫɪʃmənt// UK //ɐkˈɒmplɪʃmənt// ac·com·plish·ment

n. something difficult that you have successfully finished or achieved. It is the feeling of pride you get after working hard to reach a goal.

n. the successful achievement of a task or goal, often involving significant effort or skill. It can refer to the act of completing something or the completed result itself.


SIMPLE

Finishing the marathon was a great accomplishment for her.

CONTEXTUAL

The team celebrated the accomplishment of their sales targets three months ahead of the final deadline.

COMPLEX

While individual talent is necessary, the accomplishment of such a massive engineering project required years of disciplined collaboration and substantial financial investment.

Synonyms
Origin

* First attested in the early 15th century. * (completes, perfects, equips): First attested around 1600. * accomplish + -ment * Borrowed from French accomplissement, from accomplir

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific achievement; uncountable when referring to the general act of completing something.

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