Added 6 October 2026
accomplishment
/əˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ noun
First recorded: early 15th century Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about accomplishment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.
the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc
- That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.
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Something accomplished; an achievement.
Increasing sales by 20% in the last quarter was seen as a major accomplishment for the business.
Origin
* First attested in the early 15th century. * (completes, perfects, equips): First attested around 1600. * accomplish + -ment * Borrowed from French accomplissement, from accomplir
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