Attainment

/əˈteɪnmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked.

Her academic attainment earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

A skill or knowledge that has been acquired through effort.

The attainment of proficiency in a foreign language requires consistent practice.

The act of reaching or arriving at a goal or objective.

The attainment of personal goals can lead to increased self-esteem and confidence.

From Middle English 'attaignement', from Old French 'ateignement', from 'ateindre' (to attain).

educational attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed.

attainment of goals

The process of achieving specific objectives or targets.

achieve

To successfully reach a desired objective or result.

success

The accomplishment of a goal or purpose.

goal

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

Big win

Graduating was a big win for him.

Score

Landing that job was a score for her.