achievement
UK: əˈtʃiːvmənt | US: əˈtʃiːvmənt
n. something accomplished successfully, typically through effort or skill
n. the act of achieving a goal or completing a task
n. a notable or impressive accomplishment
The word "achievement" derives from the Old French "achever" (to complete), which itself comes from the Vulgar Latin "accapare" (to bring to a head). The root "achieve" originally meant "to bring to an end," emphasizing the culmination of effort. The suffix "-ment" (from Latin "-mentum") transforms verbs into nouns denoting the result or process of an action. Over time, "achievement" evolved to signify not just completion but also excellence or distinction in the outcome.
Winning the championship was her greatest achievement.
The team celebrated the achievement of their annual targets.
His scientific achievements earned him a Nobel Prize.
Personal growth is an achievement worth striving for.
The monument stands as a symbol of human achievement.