Definitions for accomplishment
əˈkɒm plɪʃ məntac·com·plish·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. accomplishment, achievementnoun

   the action of accomplishing something

2. skill, accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainmentnoun

   an ability that has been acquired by training

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. accomplishmentnoun

   The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.

2. accomplishmentnoun

   That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.

3. accomplishmentnoun

   Something accomplished; an achievement.

4. Etymology: * First attested in the early 15th century.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Accomplishmentnoun

   Etymology: accomplissement, Fr.

   1. Completion, full performance, perfection.

   Thereby he might evade the accomplishment of those afflictions, he now but gradually endureth. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Errours.

   This would be the accomplishment of their common felicity, in case, by their evil, either through destiny or advice, they suffered not the occasion to be lost. John Hayward.

   He thought it impossible to find, in any one body, all those perfections which he sought for the accomplishment of a Helena; because nature, in any individual person, makes nothing that is perfect in all its parts. John Dryden, Dufresnoy, Pref.

   2. Completion; as, of a prophecy.

   The miraculous success of the apostles preaching, and the accomplishment of many of their predictions, which, to those early christians, were matters of faith only, are, to us, matters of sight and experience. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   3. Embellishment, elegance, ornament of mind or body.

   Young heirs, and elder brothers, from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary, are of no manner of use but to keep up their families. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 123.

   4. The act of obtaining any thing.

   The means suggested by policy and worldly wisdom, for the attainment of those earthly enjoyments, are unfit for that purpose, not only upon the account of their insufficiency for, but also of their frequent opposition and contrariety to, the accomplishment of such ends. Robert South, Sermons.

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1. accomplishment

   Accomplishment is the successful achievement or completion of a task, goal, or objective that required a certain level of skill or effort. It can also refer to the feeling or state of satisfaction and pride that results from such achievements.

2. accomplishment

   Accomplishment refers to something successfully completed or achieved. It often refers to a skill or task, but can also refer to personally fulfilling experiences, qualifications, or honors. Accomplishments might be significant milestones, related to career growth, education, sports, arts, or other facets of personal or professional life.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Accomplishmentnoun

   the act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc

2. Accomplishmentnoun

   that which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training

3. Etymology: [F. accomplissement, fr. accomplir.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Accomplishment

   The end of a matter is better than the beginning.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on December 31, 2019  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of accomplishment in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of accomplishment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of accomplishment in a Sentence

1. Carly Fiorina:

   It was an activity, not an accomplishment.

2. Emil Cioran:

   Torment, for some men, is a need, an appetite, and an accomplishment.

3. Chadwick Boseman:

   That's why I view your recent protest as such an accomplishment for both sides of the debate, student and administration.

4. Kevin McCarthy:

   I think it’s going to make her Wikipedia page. It’s her biggest accomplishment this year.

5. Thomas Zurbuchen:

   The field of heliophysics exists in large part because of Dr. Astrophysicist Eugene Parker, honoring Astrophysicist Eugene Parker work by giving Parker Solar Probe Astrophysicist Eugene Parker name is one of the proudest accomplishments of my career. My work, my passion for science, and my drive to keep exploring is strongly influenced by this great man. Parker Solar Probe' touching the Sun,' is a fitting accomplishment for his namesake mission.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=accomplishment
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Accomplishment
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=accomplishment
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplishment