achievement

achievementnoun

1. something donesomething good or difficult that you succeed in doing, especially after a lot of work

   countable [C]

   • Finishing the race was a real achievement for her.
   • Winning the prize was the greatest achievement of his career.
   • The school celebrates the students' achievements at the end of each year.
   • Learning to read at the age of sixty is quite an achievement.

   Collocations

   adjective + noun a great achievement, a major achievement, a personal achievement, a proud achievement

   verb + noun celebrate an achievement, recognize an achievement

   phrase quite an achievement, no small achievement

   Synonyms accomplishment

2. successsuccess in doing something or in reaching a goal

   uncountable [U]

   • Passing the test gave him a real sense of achievement.
   • The report looks at student achievement in math and reading.
   • Good teachers help every child reach a high level of achievement.

   Collocations

   phrase a sense of achievement, a level of achievement, a feeling of achievement

   adjective + noun academic achievement, high achievement