fulfilment
noun
Simple meaning
The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fuulfilmuhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
fʊlˈfɪlmənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations or needs being fulfilled.
The act of fulfilling or the state or quality of being fulfilled; consummation; completion; realization.
business
The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order; packaging, distributing and shipping goods.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations or needs being fulfilled.
Used this way, fulfilment is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations
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