Accomplishments: meaning, definitions and examples
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accomplishments
[ əˈkʌmplɪʃmənts ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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feats |
Usually related to remarkable or extraordinary actions, often involving physical or mental strength. Fits well in a heroic or adventurous context.
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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.