Word
fulfillment
Phoneticsful·fill·ment, stress on the second syllable
/fʊɫˈfɪɫmənt/
UK spelling · fulfilment
Uncountable noun Business
Definition
n. the feeling of being happy and satisfied because you have achieved something important. It can also mean the act of finishing a task or delivering an order.
n. the achievement of a desired goal or the state of satisfaction derived from such achievement; also refers to the execution of a duty or the processing of a customer order.
Examples
“Helping others gives her a deep sense of fulfillment.”
“The warehouse manager is responsible for the timely fulfillment of all international orders during the holiday season.”
“While professional success brought him wealth, he found true personal fulfillment only after dedicating his weekends to local community service projects.”
Examples
simple
“Helping others gives her a deep sense of fulfillment.”
contextual
“The warehouse manager is responsible for the timely fulfillment of all international orders during the holiday season.”
complex
“While professional success brought him wealth, he found true personal fulfillment only after dedicating his weekends to local community service projects.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to a state of satisfaction; often used with 'of' when referring to the completion of duties or orders.
Real-World Examples
“Many of my clients expected to find fulfillment from their career, marriage and home.” “It makes for a euphoric finale, and wish fulfilment of the highest order.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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