n.
Pronunciation: ' f ē t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English fait, fet, from Anglo-French, from Latin factum, from neuter of factus, past participle of facere to make, do ― more at DO
Date: 14th century
1 : ACT , DEED
2 a : a deed notable especially for courage b : an act or product of skill, endurance, or ingenuity
synonyms FEAT , EXPLOIT , ACHIEVEMENT mean a remarkable deed. FEAT implies strength or dexterity or daring <an acrobatic feat >. EXPLOIT suggests an adventurous or heroic act <his exploits as a spy>. ACHIEVEMENT implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition <her achievements as a chemist>.