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achievement
/əˈtʃiːvmənt/
successful completion of a task or goal
Winning the championship was a major achievement for the team.
It showed their hard work and dedication paid off.
general
The act of accomplishing something significant or difficult
Graduating from university is a great achievement.
It represents years of study and effort.
Her latest novel was a literary achievement.
It received critical acclaim and awards.
Can refer to personal, academic, or professional accomplishments
Collocations
achievement gapdifference in performance between groupsachievement awardprize for notable accomplishmentachievement unlockedinformal phrase for completing a goal
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'achievement' for significant accomplishments. For everyday goals, consider 'success' or 'accomplishment'.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Don't use 'achievement' for minor tasks; reserve it for meaningful accomplishments.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'achievement' (14th century), from Old French 'achevement' (completion), from 'achever' (to complete)
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts to describe notable accomplishments. Can be used both for individual and collective successes.
Word Breakdown
achieve
to succeed in doing something
root-ment
the result or process of
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