Attainment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈteɪnmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Attainment is a noun meaning The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by effort or exertion.
Meaning
The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by effort or exertion.
More Meanings
- That which is attained, or obtained by exertion.
Example Sentences
My attainment of proficiency in German was due to years upon years of study.
The attainment of the skills of elementary reading occurred some time ago for almost all who read this book.
The scholar who had made so many attainments, knows now how small they were compared with what one glance into the spiritual glory has taught him.
Word Forms
- attainments
Synonyms for attainment
Depending on context, synonyms include accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attain, skill.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, skill, achieve, attain.
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