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fulfillment
/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
the act of completing or achieving something
She found great fulfillment in her volunteer work.
She felt a deep sense of satisfaction and purpose from helping others.
general
the act of completing or achieving something, especially a task or goal
The fulfillment of his dream required years of hard work.
Achieving his dream took a long time and dedication.
Often used in contexts of personal satisfaction or professional achievement.
Business
Business
the process of delivering goods or services to a customer after an order is placed
The company improved its order fulfillment process to reduce delivery times.
The company made its order delivery process more efficient.
Commonly used in e-commerce and logistics.
Collocations
fulfillment centera warehouse where orders are processed and shippedfulfillment of a promisekeeping a commitment or promise
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Pro Tip
Business vs. Personal Use
Be mindful of the context—'fulfillment' can mean either completing a task or delivering goods.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'fulfillment' with 'fulfill' (verb) or 'fulfilled' (adjective).
Word Origin
From Middle English 'fulfillement,' from 'fulfille' (to complete) + '-ment' (noun suffix).
Usage Notes
In business contexts, 'fulfillment' often refers to the logistics of delivering products. In personal contexts, it refers to a sense of satisfaction or purpose.
Word Breakdown
ful-
completely
prefix-fill
to fill or complete
root-ment
the act of
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