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ATTAINMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ATTAINMENT?

Need another word that means the same as “attainment”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “attainment” in this overview.

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Attainment as a Noun
Definitions of "Attainment" as a noun
Synonyms of "Attainment" as a noun (14 Words)
Usage Examples of "Attainment" as a noun
Associations of "Attainment" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Attainment” are: accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, skill, achievement, realization, fulfilment, effecting, completion, consummation, proficiency, competence, mastery, qualification

Attainment as a Noun

Definitions of "Attainment" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “attainment” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A thing achieved, especially a skill or educational achievement.
The act of achieving an aim.
An ability that has been acquired by training.
The action or fact of achieving a goal towards which one has worked.
Arrival at a new stage.

Synonyms of "Attainment" as a noun (14 Words)

accomplishment	The action of accomplishing something. Long distance running was another of her accomplishments.
achievement	A representation of a coat of arms with all the adjuncts to which a bearer of arms is entitled. To reach this stage is a great achievement.
acquirement	Something acquired, typically a skill. The acquirement* of self control.*
acquisition	The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality. The company intends to grow within itself rather than by acquisition.
competence	The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually. He found himself with an ample competence* and no obligations.*
completion	A successful forward pass in football. Funds for the completion* of the new building.*
consummation	The act of consuming something. The eager consummation* that follows a long and passionate seduction.*
effecting	An outward appearance.
fulfilment	The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. Winning the championship was the fulfilment* of a childhood dream.*
mastery	Power to dominate or defeat. A child s mastery* of language.*
proficiency	Skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity. He demonstrated his proficiency* in Chinese.*
qualification	The qualification stage of a sporting event. The five year residency qualification* for presidential candidates.*
realization	The achievement of something desired or anticipated. A growing realization* of the need to create common economic structures.*
skill	The ability to do something well; expertise. Difficult work taking great skill.

Usage Examples of "Attainment" as a noun

He spoke of the low educational attainments of his workforce.
The attainment of independence.
His attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition.
The attainment of corporate aims.

Associations of "Attainment" (30 Words)

academician	An academic or intellectual.
accomplished	Well educated and having good social skills. A very elegant and accomplished* person.*
accomplishment	Skill or ability in an activity. Long distance running was another of her accomplishments.
achieve	To gain with effort. He achieved his ambition to become a press photographer.
achievement	The process or fact of achieving something. To reach this stage is a great achievement.
acquire	Gain knowledge or skills. They acquired a new pet.
acquirement	The action of acquiring something. The acquirement* of self control.*
acquisition	Something acquired. The company intends to grow within itself rather than by acquisition.
attain	Reach a point in time, or a certain state or level. He attained the rank of Brigadier.
award	Grant or assign (a contract or commission) to (a person or organization. The award* of an honorary doctorate.*
constellation	A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. No two patients ever show exactly the same constellation* of symptoms.*
exploit	Work excessively hard. The company was exploiting a legal loophole.
feat	A notable achievement. The new printing presses were considerable feats of engineering.
gain	Increase (one’s body weight. The home team was gaining ground.
honored	Having an illustrious reputation; respected.
jubilation	The utterance of sounds expressing great joy. Unbelievable scenes of jubilation.
meritorious	(of an action or claim) likely to succeed on the merits of the case. The costs involved in civil litigation may prevent a meritorious* appeal.*
monumental	Of outstanding significance. It s been a monumental* effort.*
notable	Widely known and esteemed. The gardens are notable* for their collection of magnolias and camellias.*
outshine	Attract more attention and praise than others. It is a shame when a mother outshines a daughter.
payoff	Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
prestigious	Having an illustrious reputation; respected. A prestigious* academic post.*
purchase	Obtain by purchase acquire by means of a financial transaction. The victory was purchased by the death of Rhiwallon.
remarkable	Worthy of attention; striking. A remarkable* sight.*
scholastic	An adherent of scholasticism a schoolman. Scholastic achievement.
skill	Train (a worker) to do a particular task. The skills of cookery.
success	An attainment that is successful. I must make a success* of my business.*
triumph	Prove superior. A garden built to celebrate Napoleon s many triumphs.
triumphant	Having won a battle or contest; victorious. A comic fairy tale about innocence triumphant.
win	Win something through one s efforts. Win someone s confidence and friendship.