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achievement

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

Forms: achievements

achievement means: Something you succeed in doing, especially through effort or skill.

noun

SUCCESSB1

Something you succeed in doing, especially through effort or skill.

  • Passing the exam was an achievement.
  • She is proud of her scientific achievements.
  • Finishing the race gave him a sense of achievement.

Similar words: accomplishment, success

Opposites: failure

Common phrases: great achievement, sense of achievement, personal achievement

GAME AWARDB2

An award in a video game for completing a task or reaching a goal.

  • I unlocked a new achievement.
  • You earn this achievement by defeating the final boss.
  • She collected every achievement in the game.

Similar words: badge, trophy

Common phrases: unlock an achievement, earn an achievement, achievement list

Questions about achievement

What does achievement mean?

Something you succeed in doing, especially through effort or skill.

What is achievement in other languages?

Türkçe: başarı · Español: logro · Français: réussite · Deutsch: Leistung · Italiano: risultato · 日本語: 成果

How do you pronounce achievement?

It is pronounced /əˈtʃiːvmənt/.

How do you use achievement in a sentence?

Passing the exam was an achievement. She is proud of her scientific achievements.

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