An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
Reaching this agreement so quickly was a great achievement.
2. uncountable noun
Achievement is the process of achieving something.
Only the achievement of these goals will bring lasting peace. [+ of]
Synonyms: fulfilment, effecting, performance, production More Synonyms of achievement
More Synonyms of achievement
achievement in British English
(əˈtʃiːvmənt)
noun
1.
something that has been accomplished, esp by hard work, ability, or heroism
2.
successful completion; accomplishment
3. heraldry a less common word for hatchment
achievement in American English
(əˈtʃivmənt)
noun
1.
the act of achieving
2.
a thing achieved, esp. by skill, work, courage, etc.; feat
3.
coat of arms
Examples of 'achievement' in a sentence
achievement
That was quite an achievement, even for The Three Investigators.
Arthur, Robert THREE IN ONE (2002)
By the time he was seventeen he had bought himself a second-hand car; quite an achievement in this part of the world.
Tony Juniper SPIX'S MACAW: THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD'S RAREST BIRD (2002)
Coming from an affluent middle-class area of Surrey myself I was in a position to appreciate his achievement.
Howatch, Susan ABSOLUTE TRUTHS (2002)
This was the way things were supposed to be going, this achievement.
Terrence Chen SONS OF HEAVEN (2002)
Quotations
When I look at the works of the masters, I see what they have done. When I consider my own trifles, I see what I ought to have doneJohann Wolfgang von Goethe
If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievementWilla CatherThe Professor's House
Word lists with
achievement
heraldry
In other languages
achievement
British English: achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ NOUN
An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
It was a great achievement to reach this agreement so quickly.
American English: achievement
Arabic: إِنـْجاز
Brazilian Portuguese: realização
Chinese: 成就
Croatian: dostignuće
Czech: úspěch
Danish: præstation
Dutch: prestatie
European Spanish: logro
Finnish: saavutus
French: accomplissement
German: Leistung
Greek: επίτευγμα
Italian: risultato
Japanese: 達成
Korean: 달성
Norwegian: prestasjon
Polish: osiągnięcie
European Portuguese: realização
Romanian: realizare
Russian: достижение
Latin American Spanish: logro
Swedish: prestation
Thai: การบรรลุผลสำเร็จ
Turkish: başarı
Ukrainian: досягнення
Vietnamese: thành tích
All related terms of 'achievement'
achievement age
the age at which a child should be able to perform a standardized test successfully
non-achievement
lack of achievement
achievement test
a test designed to measure the effects that learning and teaching have on individuals
achievement quotient
a measure of ability derived by dividing an individual's achievement age by his or her actual age
lifetime achievement
the notable successes that someone achieves during their life
record of achievement
a statement of the personal and educational development of each pupil
educational age
the age at which a child should be able to perform a standardized test successfully
Queen's Award for Export Achievement
an award instituted by royal warrant (1976) for a sustained increase in export earnings by a British firm
Queen's Award for Technological Achievement
an award instituted by royal warrant (1976) for an advance in technology
it was quite an achievement这(這)是个(個)了不起的成就 (zhè shì gè liǎobuqǐ de chéngjiù)
1 (noun)
Definition
something that has been accomplished by hard work, ability, or heroism
a conference celebrating women's achievements
Synonyms
accomplishment
The accomplishments of the past year are quite extraordinary.
effort
The gallery is showcasing her latest efforts.
feat
an incredible feat of agility
deed
His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of the country.
stroke
At the time, his appointment seemed a stroke of genius.
triumph
Cataract operations are a triumph of modern surgery.
coup
They have scored something of a coup by persuading her to join.
exploit
His wartime exploits were made into a TV series.
act
My insurance covers acts of sabotage.
attainment
their educational attainments
feather in your cap
2 (noun)
Definition
the successful completion of something
It is the achievement of these goals that will bring lasting peace.
Synonyms
fulfilment
I will allow no hesitation in the fulfilment of the reforms.
effecting
performance
the performance of his duties
production
execution
the unquestioning execution of his orders
implementation
the implementation of the peace agreement
completion
The project is near completion.
accomplishment
His function is vital to the accomplishment of the mission.
realization
the realization of his worst fears
attainment
the attainment of independence
acquirement
carrying out or through
Quotations
When I look at the works of the masters, I see what they have done. When I consider my own trifles, I see what I ought to have done [Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement [Willa Cather – The Professor's House]