Word
achieving
Phoneticsachiev·ing
US/əˈtʃivɪŋ/
UK/ɐtʃˈiːvɪŋ/
Definitions
01reaching a goal
B1 · Intermediate
v. successfully reaching a goal or finishing a task after trying hard.
v. the present participle of 'achieve', describing the ongoing process of reaching a desired objective or standard through effort.
“She is finally achieving her dream of becoming a professional pilot.”
“By consistently meeting their quarterly targets, the sales team is achieving a level of growth that was previously thought impossible.”
Pitfall
He is achieving for his dreams.
He is achieving his dreams.
The verb is transitive; you achieve something directly without using the preposition 'for'.
Synonyms
02the process of success
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of doing something successfully.
n. the gerund form functioning as a noun to describe the act or process of accomplishment.
“Achieving a high score requires many hours of practice every week.”
“The report focuses on the achieving of social equity within urban development projects over the last decade.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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