Attainment: meaning, definitions and examples

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attainment

 

[ əˈteɪnmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

achievement

The action or fact of achieving a goal towards success.

Synonyms

accomplishment, realization, success.

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Word Description / Examples
attainment

Typically refers to achieving a level of skill, knowledge, or reaching a specific goal, often through effort and perseverance.

  • Her attainment of a PhD in Chemistry after years of hard work was highly celebrated
  • The attainment of fluency in a new language is a significant milestone
accomplishment

Often used to describe completing a task or achieving a goal, sometimes of notable complexity or significance.

  • Graduating from college is a major accomplishment
  • Completing the marathon was an accomplishment he had been training for months
realization

Refers to the act of becoming aware of something or bringing an idea or dream into reality.

  • The realization that she could start her own business was a turning point in her life
  • The realization of the project required detailed planning and collaboration
success

Generally used to describe achieving a desired outcome or goal. It often implies satisfaction and recognition.

  • The company's new product launch was a great success
  • Success in his career came after years of dedication and hard work

Examples of usage

  • He has a great sense of achievement in finishing the marathon.
  • Her attainment of a PhD was a significant milestone in her academic career.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The action of obtaining a knowledge or skill through effort, experience, or training.

Synonyms

acquisition, learning, mastery.

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attainment

To describe the achievement of a particular goal or level of success, especially after putting in a lot of effort.

  • Her attainment of the PhD was celebrated by the whole family
acquisition

To refer to the act of getting or obtaining something, especially in terms of skills, knowledge, or possessions.

  • The acquisition of language skills is crucial for young children
learning

To describe the process of gaining knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.

  • Learning a new language can be challenging but rewarding
mastery

To describe a high level of skill or proficiency in a particular area, usually after extensive practice or experience.

  • Her mastery of the violin is evident in every performance

Examples of usage

  • His attainment of a high level of education opened up many opportunities for him.
  • The school focuses on the attainment of key skills for future success.

Translations

Translations of the word "attainment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realização

🇮🇳 प्राप्ति

🇩🇪 Erreichung

🇮🇩 pencapaian

🇺🇦 досягнення

🇵🇱 osiągnięcie

🇯🇵 達成 (たっせい)

🇫🇷 réalisation

🇪🇸 logro

🇹🇷 başarı

🇰🇷 달성 (dalseong)

🇸🇦 تحقيق

🇨🇿 dosažení

🇸🇰 dosiahnutie

🇨🇳 成就 (chéngjiù)

🇸🇮 dosežek

🇮🇸 árangur

🇰🇿 жетістік

🇬🇪 მიღწევა (miğcheva)

🇦🇿 nailiyyət

🇲🇽 logro

Etymology

The word 'attainment' originated from the Old French word 'ataindre', which means 'to reach or accomplish'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of attainment has always been associated with reaching goals, achieving success, and acquiring knowledge or skills through effort and perseverance.

See also: attain, attainability, attainable, attaining, unattainability, unattainable, unattainably, unattained.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,775 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.