Meaning & use

accomplishment

noun·Academic

Something achieved successfully, especially through skill, effort, or persistence.

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Finishing the marathon was one of the proudest accomplishments of her life.

The team celebrated the accomplishment of finishing the project ahead of schedule.

A note on using this word

Accomplishment can refer both to the act of achieving something and to the specific achievement itself, as in 'list your accomplishments.'

Words with a similar meaning

achievementfeatsuccess

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