accomplishment

pronunciation

How to pronounce accomplishment in British English: UK [əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt] word uk audio image

How to pronounce accomplishment in American English: US [əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt] word us audio image

Noun:

the action of accomplishing something
an ability that has been acquired by training

Word Origin

accomplishment (n.): early 15c., "performance of a task; state of completion," from Old French acomplissement "action of accomplishing," from acomplir (see accomplish). Meaning "thing completed" and that of "something that completes" someone and fits him or her for society are from c. 1600.

Synonym

n.

closing conclusion attainment realization end crowning completion acquirement success capping perfection consummation finishing termination topping fulfilment

n.

deed performance move success de force manoeuvre tour production stroke feat action coup act achievement effort blow exploit

Example

1. Create situations that give employees a sense of accomplishment .

2. One key to accomplishment is improving methodology rather than merely working harder .

3. A larger-than-life picture of li has been erected in front of his high school to celebrate his accomplishment .

4. You feel that saving time is a serious accomplishment .

5. Second , you will enjoy the pleasure of accomplishment .

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