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Definition of Achievement
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
Definition of Achievement
1. n. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object.
Definition of Achievement
1. Noun. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the '''achievement''' of his/her object. ¹
2. Noun. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. ¹
3. Noun. (heraldry) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. - Cussans ¹
4. Noun. (video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Achievement
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Achievement
1. Success in bringing an effort to the desired end; the degree or level of success attained in some specified area (especially. Scholastic) or in general. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Achievement
Literary usage of Achievement
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General by M. Joycelyn Elders (1997)
"Academic Achievement The onset of smoking has been shown repeatedly to be related
to poor academic achievement (see Table 6 in Chapter 3). ..."
2. Oecd Economic Surveys 2006: Luxembourg by Oecd (2006)
"The authorities are continuing to implement reforms aimed at improving achievement
amongst these groups and plan/urther measures. Reforms are also underway ..."
3. Teachers College Record by Columbia University. Teachers College (1916)
"In estimating the achievement of an individual thus measured it is of course not
... MEASURING A GROUP The achievement of a group may be measured by ..."
4. Systems for State Science Assessment by Mark R. Wilson, Meryl W. Bertenthal (2005)
"Achievement STANDARDS The term "standards" is often used loosely in a way that
does not distinguish between content and achievement standards. ..."
5. The Journal of Educational Research by American Educational Research Association (1922)
"A comparative study of achievement in country and town schools. (Teachers College,
Columbia University, Contributions to Education No. ..."
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