achievement

Definition

  • noun: something that has been done or achieved through effort
  • noun: the act of 'achieving'

Examples

  • Repairing the car by himself gave him a real 'sense of achievement'. [=a proud feeling of having done something difficult and worthwhile]

  • The students were awarded (with) certificates of 'achievement'. [=documents saying that they reached an academic goal]

  • Tests measure students' academic 'achievement'. [=measure how much the students have learned]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) all right? You live for both of us. Goodbye. Are you watching closely? Put it down on the end. Take a minute to consider your achievement. I once told you about a sailor who described drowning to me. Yes, he said it was like going home. I was lying. He said it was agony. Alfred Borden, this day, (..)
    2006 The Prestige
  • (..) familiar with this technique, but for those of you who are not, do not be alarmed. What you're about to see is considered safe. To our achievement. The manager says he's never seen a reaction like it. At least he saw it. I spent the ovation hiding under the stage. No one cares about (..)
    2006 The Prestige