Accomplishment
/əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
nounIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
The successful completion of something; achievement.
/əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
nounpositiveIntermediate
General
Something that has been achieved successfully.
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment.
💡 Simply: Something you did well and are proud of.
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2
She listed her professional accomplishments on her resume.
How It's Used
Professional
"Her greatest accomplishment was securing a multi-million dollar contract."
Personal
"Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was a significant accomplishment for him."
From Middle English *accomplisshment*, from Anglo-French *accomplisshement*, from *accomplir* "to accomplish", from Latin *complere* "to fill up, complete".
The word has been used consistently since the Middle Ages, often in contexts of great feats or noble deeds.
Memory tip
Think of 'completing' something successfully.
Practice
Base: accomplish
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Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written