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accomplishment


noun

  1. an act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment: the accomplishment of our desires.
  2. something done admirably or creditably: Space exploration is a major accomplishment of science.
  3. anything accomplished; deed; achievement: a career measured in a series of small accomplishments.
  4. Often accomplishments.
    1. a grace, skill, or knowledge expected in polite society.
    2. any acquired ability or knowledge.

noun

  1. the act of carrying out or achieving
  2. something achieved or successfully completed
  3. (often plural) skill or talent
  4. (often plural) social grace, style, and poise
n.

early 15c., “performance of a task; state of completion,” from Old French acomplissement “action of accomplishing,” from acomplir (see accomplish). Meaning “thing completed” and that of “something that completes” someone and fits him or her for society are from c.1600.

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