Accomplishments: meaning, definitions and examples

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accomplishments

 

[ əˈkʌmplɪʃmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal achievements

Accomplishments refer to the successful achievements or feats that a person has achieved in their personal or professional life. These can include awards, certifications, promotions, or any other recognition of one's abilities and skills.

Synonyms

achievements, feats, successes.

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Word Description / Examples
accomplishments

Good for general usage, particularly when discussing completed tasks or goals that required effort or skill. It's often used in professional and academic settings.

  • Her accomplishments in the field of medicine are well-recognized
  • He listed his accomplishments on his resume
achievements

Also general but often used to highlight significant successes or milestones, usually involving a high level of effort or skill. Suitable for both personal and professional contexts.

  • Graduating from university was one of his greatest achievements
  • Her achievements in sports are remarkable
successes

Typically used to describe favorable outcomes or results that imply a series of accomplishments. Can be used in everyday language and in various formal settings.

  • She celebrated her successes with her family
  • His business successes are well-known in the industry
feats

Usually related to remarkable or extraordinary actions, often involving physical or mental strength. Fits well in a heroic or adventurous context.

  • Climbing Mount Everest is an impressive feat
  • His feat of lifting that weight astonished everyone

Examples of usage

  • My accomplishments include winning the employee of the month award.
  • She listed her academic accomplishments on her resume.
  • His greatest accomplishment was completing a marathon.
  • We should celebrate our accomplishments, no matter how small.

Translations

Translations of the word "accomplishments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realizações

🇮🇳 उपलब्धियां

🇩🇪 Errungenschaften

🇮🇩 prestasi

🇺🇦 досягнення

🇵🇱 osiągnięcia

🇯🇵 成果

🇫🇷 réalisations

🇪🇸 logros

🇹🇷 başarılar

🇰🇷 업적

🇸🇦 إنجازات

🇨🇿 úspěchy

🇸🇰 úspechy

🇨🇳 成就

🇸🇮 dosežki

🇮🇸 afrek

🇰🇿 жетістіктер

🇬🇪 მიღწევები

🇦🇿 nailiyyətlər

🇲🇽 logros

Etymology

The word 'accomplishments' originated from the verb 'accomplish', which comes from the Old French word 'accomplir', meaning 'to fulfill' or 'to complete'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to denote achievements or successful outcomes. Over time, 'accomplishments' has become a common term to describe personal or professional successes.

See also: accomplish, accomplished, accomplishing, accomplishment, unaccomplished.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,902 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.