accomplishment

noun

ac·com·plish·ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt -ˈkəm-

Synonyms of accomplishment

: the act or fact of accomplishing something : completion

accomplishment of a goal

a feeling of accomplishment

: something that has been accomplished : achievement

Her family is proud of her academic accomplishments.

an impressive accomplishment

: a quality or ability equipping one for society

: a special skill or ability acquired by training or practice

Her knowledge of foreign languages is one of her many accomplishments.

Examples of accomplishment in a Sentence

Her family is proud of all her academic accomplishments. one of the greatest scientific accomplishments of the century We celebrated the accomplishment of all our goals. Her knowledge of foreign languages is among her many accomplishments.

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Diamond earrings from Daniel’s Jewelers can celebrate everything from a graduation or promotion to a personal accomplishment that deserves considerably more recognition than a congratulatory text. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for. — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Droog takes time to savor his accomplishments while also dealing with years of repressed emotions. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 Having been around for more than four decades doing the same damn thing, GWAR continues to age into its accomplishments like a sweaty T-shirt. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplishment

Word History

Etymology

Middle English accomplisshment, borrowed from Anglo-French accomplissement, from acompliss-, stem of acomplir "to accomplish" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of accomplishment was in the 15th century

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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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accomplishment

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ac·com·plish·ment ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt -ˈkəm-

: the act of accomplishing : completion

: something accomplished : achievement

: an ability, social quality, or skill gained through training or practice

accomplishment

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