English Reference
Noun

fulfillment

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /fʊɫˈfɪɫmənt/ ful·fill·ment UK spelling fulfillments, fulfilment Business

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.


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.

Many of my clients expected to find fulfillment from their career, marriage and home.

The Guardian· 19 Aug 2026

It makes for a euphoric finale, and wish fulfilment of the highest order.

The Guardian· 24 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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