achievement

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Literary

n. a very brave or impressive action.

n. a feat of great valor, boldness, or heroic proportions.

“The history books record the achievements of the explorers who first crossed the mountains.”

“The knight's achievements on the battlefield were celebrated in songs and poems for generations to come.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a digital reward you get for finishing a specific task in a video game.

n. a virtual award or badge granted to a player for completing a specific objective or reaching a milestone within a video game.

“I finally unlocked the achievement for finding all the hidden items in the game.”

“Hardcore players often spend hundreds of hours attempting to unlock every single achievement available in the expansion pack.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a type of verb that describes an action happening in a single moment.

n. a lexical aspect (aktionsart) describing a predicate that involves a change of state occurring instantaneously.

“In the sentence 'He reached the top,' the verb is an achievement because it happens in one moment.”

“Linguists distinguish achievements from accomplishments by noting that the former lack a duration phase and represent a near-instantaneous transition.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical · Archaic

n. a full display of a family's coat of arms.

n. a complete heraldic display including the shield, crest, supporters, and motto.

“The stone achievement above the castle gate showed the family's history.”

“The funeral achievement was displayed prominently in the chapel, showcasing the intricate lineage of the deceased earl.”