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ac·com·plish·ment

(ə-kŏm′plĭsh-mənt)

1. The act of accomplishing or the state of being accomplished; completion: The accomplishment of this task has taken months.

2. Something carried out or completed successfully; an achievement: She was honored for her many accomplishments as a researcher.

3. An acquired skill or refinement: a singer known for his accomplishment in vocal technique.

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accomplishment

(əˈkɒmplɪʃmənt; əˈkʌm-)

1. the act of carrying out or achieving

2. something achieved or successfully completed

3. (often plural) skill or talent

4. (often plural) social grace, style, and poise

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ac•com•plish•ment

(əˈkɒm plɪʃ mənt)

n.

1. an act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment.

2. something done admirably or creditably.

3. anything accomplished; achievement.

4. a grace or skill expected in polite society.

5. any acquired ability or skill.

[1425–75]

Accomplishment

See Also: ABILITY, CLEVERNESS, SUCCESS/FAILURE

Accomplishment and authority hang on him like a custom-tailored suit —Alvin Boretz (play-in-progress)
Encased in talent like a uniform —W. H. Auden
He uses irony as a surgeon uses a scalpel … with the same skill and to the same effect —Anon
Like a hog he does no good till he dies —Thomas Fuller See Also: EVIL
Rise to the occasion like a trout to the hook —Anon
Skilled and coordinated as an NFL backfield —James Mills
Something positive had been accomplished, like wrapping up a package in smooth paper, firm, taut, with a tight knot —Belva Plain
(Slowly he crept upon the heart of Manhattan, his) talent poised like a knife —Scott Spencer
To watch him is like watching a graceful basketball player sink shot after shot —Anon

Accomplishment

feather in [one’s] cap A distinction or honor, a noteworthy achievement. In the 14th century, a soldier added a feather to his cap for each enemy soldier he had killed. A similar practice existed among the American Indians who added feathers to their headdress. Among hunters, it was a common practice (and still is in Scotland and Wales) to pluck a feather from the first kill of the season and display it proudly in one’s hunting cap. By the mid-1600s, the feather had lost much of its “killing” significance while retaining its symbolic value as a sign of bravery and honor. At that time, many British noblemen considered themselves to be men of distinction by virtue of their birthright and frequently wore feathers as a somewhat garish addition to their attire. Since men, regardless of virility or pugilistic prowess, no longer wear feathers as badges of accomplishment, in contemporary usage the expression is exclusively figurative.

He wore a feather in his cap, and wagg’d it too often. (Thomas Fuller, The Church History of Belgium, 1655)

hat trick A triple accomplishment; a streak of three successful undertakings. This British expression originated as cricket slang for the taking of three wickets, a feat for which the triumphant player was awarded a tall hat. The term’s current figurative meaning is extended to include any triple achievements or victories.

British aircraft constructors are hoping that an official attempt will shortly be made on the world’s height record, and the “hat trick” accomplished by the annexation of all three of the records which really matter in aviation. (Statesman, December, 1931)

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Noun	1.	accomplishment - the action of accomplishing something achievement beachhead, foothold - an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market" cakewalk - an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk" exploit, feat, effort - a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort" masterpiece - an outstanding achievement masterstroke - an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery credit - used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise; "she already had several performances to her credit"; action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" performance - any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe" track record, record - the sum of recognized accomplishments; "the lawyer has a good record"; "the track record shows that he will be a good president" accomplished fact, fait accompli - an irreversible accomplishment sledding, going - advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going"; "the proposal faces tough sledding" arrival, reaching - accomplishment of an objective close call, close shave, narrow escape, squeak, squeaker - something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin attainment - the act of achieving an aim; "the attainment of independence" freeing, liberation, release - the act of liberating someone or something base on balls, pass, walk - (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls" haymaking - taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts face saver, face saving - an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige) enlisting, recruitment - the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) smooth - the act of smoothing; "he gave his hair a quick smooth"
	2.	accomplishment - an ability that has been acquired by training acquirement, skill, attainment, acquisition ability, power - possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination" craftsmanship, workmanship, craft - skill in an occupation or trade horsemanship - skill in handling and riding horses literacy - the ability to read and write marksmanship - skill in shooting mastership - the skill of a master mixology - skill in preparing mixed drinks numeracy - skill with numbers and mathematics oarsmanship - skill as an oarsman salesmanship - skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy; "he read a book on salesmanship but it didn't help" seamanship - skill in sailing showmanship - the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner soldiering, soldiership - skills that are required for the life of soldier swordsmanship - skill in fencing

accomplishment

noun

1. achievement, feat, attainment, act, stroke, triumph, coup, exploit, deed The accomplishments of the past year are quite extraordinary.

2. (often plural) talent, ability, skill, gift, achievement, craft, faculty, capability, forte, attainment, proficiency She can now add basketball to her list of accomplishments.

3. accomplishing, effecting, finishing, carrying out, achievement, conclusion, bringing about, execution, completion, realization, fulfilment, attainment, consummation His function is vital to the accomplishment of the mission.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

accomplishment

noun

Something completed or attained successfully:

achievement, acquirement, acquisition, attainment, effort, feat.

Translations

إتْمَام، إنْجَازمأَثِرَه، بَرَاعَه

dokončeníprovedeníschopnost

bedriftfærdighedfuldendelse

Talente Vollendung

κατόρθωμα

accomplissement adresse habileté ouvrage talent

fullkomnun, lokkunnátta; færni á ÿmsum sviîum

fullføring resultat

dosežek

başarıbaşarmahüner ustalık üstesinden gelme

完成技能

accomplishment

[əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt] N

1. (= achievement) → logro m
a great accomplishment → un gran logro
it's quite an accomplishment to + INFIN → exige mucho talento + infin
her accomplishment in finishing the film although ill → su logro de terminar la película a pesar de estar enferma

2. (= completion, fulfilment) → realización f
difficult of accomplishment → de difícil consecución

3. (= skill) → talento m accomplishments → talento m, dotes fpl

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

accomplishment

[əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt əˈkɒmplɪʃmənt] n

(= achievement) → réussite f
The accomplishments of the past year have been extraordinary → Les réussites de l'année passée ont été extraordinaires.

(= fulfillment, accomplishing) [task, mission] → accomplissement m

(= talent, skill) → talent m
Embroidery is just one of his many accomplishments → La broderie n'est que l'un de ses nombreux talents.

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

accomplishment

no pl (= completion) → Bewältigung f

(= skill) → Fertigkeit f; (= achievement) → Leistung f; social accomplishments → gesellschaftliche Gewandtheit

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

accomplishment

[əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt] n (completion) → realizzazione f, compimento, completamento; (thing achieved) → risultato, impresa accomplishments npl (skills) → doti fpl

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

accomplish

(əˈkampliʃ) , ((American) -ˈkom-) verb

to complete (something) successfully. Have you accomplished your task?

acˈcomplished adjective

skilled. an accomplished singer.

acˈcomplishment noun

1. completion.

2. a special skill. She has many different accomplishments.

accomplishment

n. realización, éxito, logro.

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Of every accomplishment accustomary to my sex, I was Mistress.

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"Well, now, there is one very excellent, necessary, and womanly accomplishment that no girl should be without, for it is a help to rich and poor, and the comfort of families depends upon it.

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I have written the present volume because I have found no other that, to my mind, combines satisfactory accomplishment of these ends with a selection of authors sufficiently limited for clearness and with adequate accuracy and fulness of details, biographical and other.

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Godfrey had ceased to see the shadow of Dunsey across his path; and the path now lay straight forward to the accomplishment of his best, longest-cherished wishes.

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I am perfectly aware of this, and will henceforth oppose nothing to the accomplishment of my destiny.

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Instead of going on to the accomplishment of that object, she stops short of it.

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The Frenchmen, and they alone, having had ocular proof of the accomplishment of the daring project, naturally became Dr.

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Since he had neglected to do it on first coming to the estate, their quitting his house might be looked on as the most suitable period for its accomplishment. But Mrs.

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Accomplishments are derided as useless, in comparison with what is considered household virtues.

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But, father, don't you think that a young woman equally pure and virtuous as Miss Chant, but one who, in place of that lady's ecclesiastical accomplishments, understands the duties of farm life as well as a farmer himself, would suit me infinitely better?"

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As I lay in bed this morning between sleeping and waking, an idea came riding on a sunbeam into my room,--a mad, whimsical idea, but one that suits my mood; and put briefly, it is this: how is it that I, a not unpresentable young man, a man not without accomplishments or experience, should have gone all these years without finding that

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Talents and accomplishments that can't be turned into money, let Count Dirlos have them; but when such gifts fall to one that has hard cash, I wish my condition of life was as becoming as they are.