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achieving

n.
US //əˈtʃivɪŋ// UK //ɐtʃˈiːvɪŋ// achiev·ing
  1. 1 the process of success (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the process of working toward and reaching a difficult result.

    the gerund form used as a noun to describe the systematic process of accomplishment or the state of being successful.

    Example

    The achieving of these goals will take several years of hard work.

    Example

    The achieving of social equity requires more than just legislative change; it demands a fundamental shift in cultural attitudes.

    Usage

    Often used with the definite article 'the' and the preposition 'of' when functioning as a formal noun.

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