Accomplishment: meaning, definitions and examples

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accomplishment

[ əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt ]

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personal achievement

Something that has been achieved successfully, especially through skill, hard work, or courage.

Synonyms

achievement, attainment, success

Examples of usage

He is proud of his academic accomplishments.
Winning the competition was a great accomplishment for her.
She received an award for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of science.

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work-related

The successful achievement of a task or goal.

Synonyms

achievement, achievement, success

Examples of usage

Finishing the project ahead of schedule was a major accomplishment.
His promotion to a higher position was a significant accomplishment in his career.

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sports

The successful completion of a difficult or challenging task, especially in sports.

Synonyms

achievement, feat, success

Examples of usage

Scoring the winning goal was a great accomplishment for the team.
Her record-breaking performance was a remarkable accomplishment in the history of the sport.

Translations

Translations of the word "accomplishment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realização

êxito
conquista

🇮🇳 उपलब्धि

🇩🇪 Erfolg

Leistung
Errungenschaft

🇮🇩 pencapaian

🇺🇦 досягнення

🇵🇱 osiągnięcie

🇯🇵 達成 (たっせい)

成果 (せいか)
業績 (ぎょうせき)

🇫🇷 accomplissement

réussite
succès

🇪🇸 logro

realización
éxito

🇹🇷 başarı

tamamlama
kazanım

🇰🇷 성취 (seongchwi)

🇸🇦 إنجاز

🇨🇿 dosažení

🇸🇰 dosaženie

🇨🇳 成就 (chéngjiù)

🇸🇮 dosežek

🇮🇸 afrek

🇰🇿 жетістік

🇬🇪 მიღწევა

🇦🇿 nailiyyət

🇲🇽 logro

realización
éxito

Word origin

The word 'accomplishment' originated from the Old French word 'accomplissement', which is derived from the Latin 'accomplere' meaning 'to fulfill'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to the successful completion of a task or goal. Over the years, 'accomplishment' has come to represent personal achievements, work-related successes, and sports accomplishments.