English · Word Candidate

accomplishment

/əˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: accomplishments

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

Noun

Examples

the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.

Noun

Examples

I’ll make a proof how I advance in / My new accomplishment of dancing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “accomplishment” mean?

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

Is “accomplishment” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.