ACCOMPLISHMENT


Meaning of ACCOMPLISHMENT in English

/euh kom"plish meuhnt/ , n.

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 .

a. a grace, skill, or knowledge expected in polite society.

b. any acquired ability or knowledge.

[ 1425-75; late ME; see ACCOMPLISH, -MENT. Compare F accomplissement ]

Syn. 1. completion, execution. 3. consummation. 4. acquisition, proficiency.

Ant. 1. failure.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .