attainment

CEFRC1

/əˈteɪnmənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The achievement or reaching of a goal.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    That which is attained, or obtained by exertion.

Examples

  • Repression for the attainment of economic ends is a necessary weapon of the socialist dictatorship.

  • The attainment of a goal is a very delightful experience.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by exertion or effort.

  2. The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; the act of obtaining by effort or exertion.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From attain + -ment; compare Old French ataignement.