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Definition of Accomplishment
1. Noun. The action of accomplishing something.
Specialized synonyms: Beachhead, Foothold, Cakewalk, Effort, Exploit, Feat, Masterpiece, Masterstroke, Credit, Performance, Record, Track Record, Accomplished Fact, Fait Accompli, Going, Sledding, Arrival, Reaching, Close Call, Close Shave, Narrow Escape, Squeak, Squeaker, Attainment, Freeing, Liberation, Release, Base On Balls, Pass, Walk, Haymaking, Face Saver, Face Saving, Enlisting, Recruitment, Smooth
Generic synonyms: Action
Derivative terms: Accomplish, Accomplish, Achieve
2. Noun. An ability that has been acquired by training.
Generic synonyms: Ability, Power
Specialized synonyms: Craft, Craftsmanship, Workmanship, Horsemanship, Literacy, Marksmanship, Mastership, Mixology, Numeracy, Oarsmanship, Salesmanship, Seamanship, Showmanship, Soldiering, Soldiership, Swordsmanship
Derivative terms: Acquire
Definition of Accomplishment
1. n. The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.
Definition of Accomplishment
1. Noun. The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the '''accomplishment''' of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc. ¹
2. Noun. That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training. ¹
3. Noun. Something accomplished; an achievement. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Accomplishment
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Accomplishment
Literary usage of Accomplishment
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of the Law of Torts by Heman Gerald Chapin (1917)
"There will be considered here— (a) The intent of the wrongdoer— (1) As to the
nature and accomplishment of the act; (2) As to the result. ..."
2. The Elements of Moral Science by Francis Wayland (1856)
"The supremacy of conscience may be also illustrated, by showing the necessity of
this supremacy, to the accomplishment of the objects for which man was ..."
3. Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind by Dugald Stewart (1814)
"A general acquaintance with it justly regarded as an essential accomplishment to
those mho are liberally educated.—Doubts suggested by some late Writers, ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"... and the accomplishment of ita objecta led to further operations, ... and a
few years of perseverance and energy sufficed for its accomplishment, ..."
5. The Life of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini, John Addington Symonds (1889)
"... and not to sacrifice so fine an accomplishment. XII. When I had recovered my
health, I returned to my old friend Marcone, the worthy goldsmith, ..."
6. The Cambridge History of American Literature by William Peterfield Trent (1918)
"... speeches and pamphlets directed to the accomplishment of a present and very
concrete purpose. The Americans have been charged with incapacity for ..."
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