Sailing a submarine under the North Pole was a great achievement. Martin Luther King, Jr., won the Nobel prize for his achievements in behalf of civil rights.
SYNONYM(S): accomplishment, feat. See syn. under exploit. (Cf. ↑exploit)Useful english dictionary. 2012.
o|ver|a|chieve|ment — «OH vuhr uh CHEEV mehnt», noun. achievement above expectations, especially in schoolwork … Useful english dictionary
un|der|a|chieve|ment — «UHN duhr uh CHEEV mehnt», noun. a failure to achieve; lack of accomplishment, especially in schoolwork … Useful english dictionary
underachiever — un|der|a|chiev|er [ ,ʌndərə tʃivər ] noun count someone who is not as successful as they could be in work, school, etc. ╾ un|der|a|chieve verb intransitive ╾ un|der|a|chieve|ment noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
overachieve — o•ver•a•chieve [[t]ˌoʊ vər əˈtʃiv[/t]] v. i. chieved, chiev•ing cvb to perform better or achieve more than is usual or expected • Etymology: 1950–55 o ver•a•chieve′ment, n … From formal English to slang
underachieve — un•der•a•chieve [[t]ˌʌn dər əˈtʃiv[/t]] v. i. a•chieved, a•chiev•ing 1) edu to perform below the potential indicated by tests of one s mental ability or aptitude 2) edu to perform below expectations; achieve less than expected • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
Achievement — A*chieve ment ( ment), n. [Cf. F. ach[ e]vement, E. {Hatchment}.] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. [1913 Webster] 2. A great or heroic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hatchment — Achievement A*chieve ment ( ment), n. [Cf. F. ach[ e]vement, E. {Hatchment}.] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. [1913 Webster] 2. A great or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
achievement — a|chieve|ment W2S3 [əˈtʃi:vmənt] n 1.) something important that you succeed in doing by your own efforts achievement of ▪ We try to celebrate the achievements of our students. ▪ His great achievement is to make all the players into a united team … Dictionary of contemporary English
achievement — a|chieve|ment [ ə tʃivmənt ] noun *** count a particular thing that you have achieved: his many achievements a remarkable achievement a. uncount the fact of achieving something: achievement of: They are having a party to celebrate the achievement … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
achievement — a•chieve•ment [[t]əˈtʃiv mənt[/t]] n. 1) something accomplished, as through great effort, skill, perseverance, or courage 2) the act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment • Etymology: 1425–75; late ME < MF … From formal English to slang
