Word
accomplishment
Meanings
Something that has been achieved successfully, especially through effort or skill.
The act or process of achieving a goal or completing a difficult task.
Definition
An accomplishment is something you succeed in doing, especially after effort or skill.
An accomplishment is a goal, task, or achievement that you complete successfully. It often implies sustained effort, ability, or determination rather than luck. People talk about accomplishments to highlight progress, competence, or results in work, study, or personal life.
Examples
- For Maya, presenting at the conference was a major accomplishment that validated months of careful research.
- I consider finishing the manuscript on time an accomplishment, even if it still needs revisions.
- Their accomplishment went beyond winning the award; they also built a team that trusted one another.
- After you complete the final climb, the view makes the accomplishment feel unmistakably real.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use "accomplishment" to mean an ability (e.g., "speaking French is an accomplishment"), but it usually refers to achieving something, not the skill itself.
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