C1 noun Neutral

achievement

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill. In an academic or professional context, it refers to the act of reaching a specific level of performance or completing a significant milestone.

Beispiele

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1

Cleaning the whole house in an hour was a real achievement.

Cleaning the whole house in an hour was a real achievement.

2

The signing of the peace treaty remains her greatest diplomatic achievement.

The signing of the peace treaty remains her greatest diplomatic achievement.

3

Getting out of bed before noon on a Sunday is quite an achievement for me!

Getting out of bed before noon on a Sunday is quite an achievement for me!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
achievement
Verb
achieve
Adverb
achievably
Adjektiv
achievable
Verwandt
achiever
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'A Chief Ment'—A Chief (leader) experiences a great achievement after a long journey.

Schnelles Quiz

Winning the marathon was a remarkable ________ for the young athlete.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: achievement

Beispiele

1

Cleaning the whole house in an hour was a real achievement.

everyday

Cleaning the whole house in an hour was a real achievement.

2

The signing of the peace treaty remains her greatest diplomatic achievement.

formal

The signing of the peace treaty remains her greatest diplomatic achievement.

3

Getting out of bed before noon on a Sunday is quite an achievement for me!

informal

Getting out of bed before noon on a Sunday is quite an achievement for me!

4

Researchers noted a significant correlation between socio-economic status and academic achievement.

academic

Researchers noted a significant correlation between socio-economic status and academic achievement.

5

The CEO praised the team for their outstanding achievement in hitting the annual sales target early.

business

The CEO praised the team for their outstanding achievement in hitting the annual sales target early.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
achievement
Verb
achieve
Adverb
achievably
Adjektiv
achievable
Verwandt
achiever

Häufige Kollokationen

sense of achievement a feeling of pride and satisfaction after completing something difficult
academic achievement success in school or educational performance
remarkable achievement an impressively great success
crowning achievement the best or most important success of someone's career
outstanding achievement a success that is exceptionally good

Häufige Phrasen

no mean achievement

a very impressive success

a sense of achievement

the pride felt after doing something well

lifetime achievement

recognition for work done over a whole career

Wird oft verwechselt mit

achievement vs accomplishment

Achievement usually emphasizes the effort or skill to reach a specific goal, while accomplishment can also refer to a talent or skill someone possesses.

achievement vs attainment

Attainment is more formal and often refers to reaching a specific level or state (like 'educational attainment') rather than a single event.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is frequently used in professional and academic settings to describe measurable success. It can be used as both a countable noun (for specific events) and an uncountable noun (for the general state of succeeding).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use the verb form 'achieve' as a noun. For example, 'It was a great achieve' is incorrect; it should be 'It was a great achievement'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'A Chief Ment'—A Chief (leader) experiences a great achievement after a long journey.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French 'achevement', from the verb 'achever' meaning 'to finish' or 'to bring to a head'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: can be used in the plural (achievements). Often followed by the preposition 'in' or 'of' (e.g., achievement in science, achievement of a goal).
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western cultures, personal achievement is highly emphasized as a source of individual identity and social status.

Schnelles Quiz

Winning the marathon was a remarkable ________ for the young athlete.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: achievement

Verwandte Redewendungen

Ähnliche Wörter

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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