achievement

pronunciation

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Noun:

the action of accomplishing something

Word Origin

achievement (n.): late 15c., "act of completing" (something), from Middle French achèvement "a finishing," noun of action from Old French achever (see achieve). Meaning "thing achieved" is recorded from 1590s.

Synonym

n.

closing conclusion finishing conquest end capping success consummation completion crowning acquirement score perfection triumph termination fulfilment topping realization fruition attainment creation

n.

accomplishment production master masterpiece exploit act manoeuvre performance deed feat action stroke coup

Antonym

n.

Example

1. Mr koizumi 's achievement is threefold .

2. That was an extraordinary achievement .

3. That is an historic achievement .

4. That would be an achievement .

5. Proven achievement is very certain .

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