Definition of Achievement. Meaning of Achievement. Synonyms of Achievement

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Definition of Achievement

Achievement
Achievement A*chieve"ment (-ment), n. [Cf. F. ach[`e]vement, E. Hatchment.] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. 2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. [The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. --Barrow. The highest achievements of the human intellect. --Macaulay. 3. (Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. --Cussans.

Meaning of Achievement from wikipedia

- achievement in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wikiquote has quotations related to Achievement. Achievement or achieving may refer to: Achievement (heraldry)...
- The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize outstanding...
- In heraldry, an achievement, armorial achievement or heraldic achievement (historical: hatchment) is a full display or depiction of all the heraldic components...
- An achievement test is a test of developed skill or knowledge. The most common type of achievement test is a standardized test developed to measure skills...
- Academic achievement or academic performance is the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has attained their short or long-term educational...
- Lifetime achievement awards are awarded by various organizations, to recognize contributions over the whole of a career, rather than or in addition to...
- Achievement Hunter was an American video gaming division of Rooster Teeth Productions. Founded by Geoff Ramsey and Jack Pattillo on July 6, 2008, the...
- Certificate of Achievement National Certificate of Educational Achievement, a qualification in New Zealand Segrave Certificate of Achievement, a subsidiary...
- The National Achievement Test (NAT) is a standardized set of examinations taken in the Philippines by students in Grades 3, 6, 10 to 12. The test is designed...
- The American Academy of Achievement, colloquially known as the Academy of Achievement, is a nonprofit educational organization that recognizes some of...