attainment — the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈteɪnmənt/
Korean meaning: 성취, 달성, 획득
Korean pronunciation: 어**테인**먼트
Example Sentences
- His greatest attainment was learning to cook ramen without burning down the kitchen.
- The attainment of work-life balance remains a challenge for many professionals.
- She measured her attainment not by salary, but by how many cats trusted her.
attainment
NOUN//əˈteɪnmənt//
the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
After years of training, her attainment of the black belt felt unreal.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'atteindre' meaning 'to reach' or 'to achieve', derived from Latin 'attingere' (ad- 'to' + tangere 'to touch'). The suffix '-ment' was added to form a noun indicating the result or act of achieving something.
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“His greatest attainment was learning to cook ramen without burning down the kitchen.”
“The attainment of work-life balance remains a challenge for many professionals.”
“She measured her attainment not by salary, but by how many cats trusted her.”
“The university tracks students' academic attainment through various assessment methods.”
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