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achievement

B1
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ətʃˈiːvmənt/

US

  • /əˈtʃivmənt/

Description

An achievement isn't just something you do; it's something you work for, overcome obstacles to reach, and ultimately feel proud of. It's the sweet taste of success after a long journey. Think about climbing a mountain – reaching the peak is an achievement! Or maybe mastering a difficult song on the piano, or even finally finishing that challenging book. Achievements can be big or small, personal or public, but they all share one thing: effort and reward. You might celebrate an achievement with friends and family, or quietly savor it yourself.

The related verb is achieve – to "achieve" means to successfully bring something about through hard work. "She achieved her dream of becoming a doctor." It's more than just happening; it's making it happen!

Examples

  1. 1

    University admission

    Winning a place at university was a real achievement.

  2. 2

    Engineering

    The bridge is still seen as a major engineering achievement.

  3. 3

    Coaching

    Her greatest achievement as a coach was building a team that trusted each other.

  4. 4

    Education

    The school is working to improve student achievement in math and reading.

  5. 5

    Everyday effort

    Even cleaning the kitchen felt like an achievement after such a long day.

  6. 6

    Shared success

    Finishing the project gave everyone a strong sense of achievement.

  7. 7

    Business review

    The company celebrated its achievements over the past year.

  8. 8

    Career award

    He received a lifetime achievement award for his work in film.

    • Phrase

      lifetime achievement award

      an award for a person’s work over many years

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • achievementnoun

Forms

  • achievementspluralnoun