# victory

/ˈvɪktɝi/ (US) · /vˈɪktəɹˌi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/victory
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. winning a contest

noun · CEFR A2

the state of winning a competition, a war, or a hard fight.

For teachers: the state of having defeated an opponent in a competition, battle, or other struggle. Both countable and uncountable.

- The team celebrated their first victory of the season with a big party.
- The narrow electoral victory provided the new administration with a mandate, though the slim margin suggested a deeply divided public.

### 2. success over difficulty

noun · CEFR B1

success in dealing with a difficult problem or situation.

For teachers: the successful overcoming of an obstacle, difficulty, or personal struggle.

- Learning to walk again after the accident was a great personal victory for him.
- Securing the funding despite the economic downturn was hailed as a significant victory for the local community project.

## Examples

- The team celebrated their first victory of the season.
- After months of hard work, the small business achieved a major victory by winning the city contract.
- The narrow electoral victory was seen as a mandate for reform, though critics argued the slim margin reflected a deeply divided and hesitant public.

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