attainment
Translation
attainment, achievement, accomplishment
Examples
Educational attainment is a key goal.
Educational attainment is a key goal.
The attainment of his ambition took years.
The attainment of his ambition took years.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the action of achieving (sth.) The attainment of his ambition took years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achievement, accomplishment, success; Antonyms: failure
Etymology
From the verb 'attain', from Old French 'ateindre' meaning 'to reach'. The suffix '-ment' forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'attaining' a goal. The result is an 'attainment'.