accomplishment
noun
Simple meaning
That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt
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Definition
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noun
The action of accomplishing something
The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.
Something accomplished; an achievement.
That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The action of accomplishing something
This noun refers to the act of finishing something or a skill acquired. When talking about a task, it's more formal than 'finishing it.' For a skill, it's a positive attribute like 'talent.'
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where you'll really hear it
Job interviews
“Completing the challenge was a great accomplishment.”
Performance reviews
“Her recent accomplishment shows strong leadership skills.”
Formal writing
“The team celebrated the accomplishment of their goal.”
Nearby words
- achievement , a specialist term, precise but narrower
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More ways to use accomplishment
- “Finishing the marathon was a huge accomplishment for me.”noun
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An irreversible accomplishment.
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