ac|com|plish|ment

ac|com|plish|ment
ac|com|plish|ment «uh KOM plihsh muhnt», noun.
1. something that has been done with knowledge, skill, or ability; completed undertaking; achievement: »

The teacher was proud of her pupils' accomplishments.

SYNONYM(S): attainment.
2. special skill: »

She was a girl of many accomplishments: she could draw and sing, sew and cook.

SYNONYM(S): acquirement.
3. a doing; carrying out; completion: »

The accomplishment of his purpose took three months.

SYNONYM(S): consummation, fulfillment.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Accomplishment — Ac*com plish*ment ( ment), n. [F. accomplissement, fr. accomplir.] 1. The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. That which completes,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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