# achieving

/əˈtʃivɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐtʃˈiːvɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/achieving
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. the process of success

noun · CEFR B2 · Academic

the process of working toward and reaching a difficult result.

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

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

## Examples

- She is finally achieving her dream of becoming a doctor.
- By streamlining the production process, the factory is achieving higher output without increasing costs.
- The research team is achieving significant breakthroughs in renewable energy storage, potentially altering the landscape of global power consumption within the next decade.

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