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attainment

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //əˈteɪnmənt// UK //ɐtˈeɪnmənt// at·tain·ment

n. the act of achieving something difficult or important. It can also mean the level of success or skill someone has reached.

n. the act of achieving a goal or reaching a specific standard. Often refers to educational or professional success reached through sustained effort.


SIMPLE

The school celebrates the high attainment of its students.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is introducing new measures to improve the educational attainment of children from low-income families.

COMPLEX

While natural talent plays a role, the attainment of true mastery in any discipline requires thousands of hours of deliberate practice and consistent feedback.

Synonyms
Origin

From attain + -ment; compare Old French ataignement.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process of achieving; countable when referring to specific accomplishments or skills.

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