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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

educational attainment
The highest level of education an individual has completed.
attainment of goals
The process of achieving specific objectives or targets.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings

Big win
Graduating was a big win for him.
Score
Landing that job was a score for her.