accomplishment
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ac·com·plish·ment
(ə-kŏm′plĭsh-mənt)n.
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-)n
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]
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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
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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. [画像:accomplishment - the action of accomplishing something]accomplishment - the action of accomplishing something
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"
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"
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. [画像:accomplishment - an ability that has been acquired by training]accomplishment - an ability that has been acquired by training
ability, power - possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"
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
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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
nounSomething completed or attained successfully:
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Translations
إتْمَام، إنْجَازمأَثِرَه، بَرَاعَه
dokončeníprovedeníschopnost
bedriftfærdighedfuldendelse
fullkomnun, lokkunnátta; færni á ÿmsum sviîum
dosežek
accomplishment
[əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt] NCollins 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.
The accomplishments of the past year have been extraordinary → Les réussites de l'année passée ont été extraordinaires.
(= fulfillment, accomplishing) [task, mission] → accomplissement m
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
accomplishment
n
no pl (= completion) → Bewältigung f
(= skill) → Fertigkeit f; (= achievement) → Leistung f; social accomplishments → gesellschaftliche Gewandtheit
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accomplishment
[əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt] n (completion) → realizzazione f, compimento, completamento ; (thing achieved) → risultato, impresa accomplishments npl (skills) → doti fplCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
accomplish
(əˈkampliʃ) , ((American) -ˈkom-) verb to complete (something) successfully. Have you accomplished your task? voltooi يُنْجِز завършвам realizar dokončit, vykonat schaffen fuldende; fuldføre; opnå; udrette ολοκληρώνω επιτυχώς realizar, lograr teostama به نتیجه رساندن؛ انجام دادن suorittaa onnistuneesti accomplir לְהַשִׂיג, לְבַצֵע בַּהַצלָחָה पूरा करना obaviti bevégez menyelesaikan, menyempurnakan framkvæma, inna af hendi compiere, portare a termine 果たす 성취하다 įvykdyti, padaryti paveikt laksanakan volbrengen fullføre, oppnå, utrette doprowadzić do udanego końca, osiągnąć نتيجه ته رسول،كول desempenhar a îndeplini, a face; a duce la bun sfârşit завершать vykonať, splniť uresničiti, izpeljati izvršiti uträtta, fullborda ทําสําเร็จ başarmak 順利完成 завершувати; виконувати تکمیل کرنا ، حاصل کرنا hoàn thành 完成
acˈcomplished adjective skilled. an accomplished singer. bedrewe ضَلِيع، بَارِع завършен realizado dokonalý geschickt dygtig; glimrende; fremragende ολοκληρωμένος, ικανός consumado meisterlik ماهر taitava accompli מוכשר, מיומן निपुण vrstan tökéletes ahli, ulung, pandai fær esperto 熟達した 통달한 puikus, aukštos klasės kvalificēts; ļoti labs berjaya bekwaam dyktig, svært flink znakomity ماهر consumado desăvârşit искусный dokonalý, kvalifikovaný, vyškolený popoln vrhunski fulländad ซึ่งมีความชํานาญ başarılı 有才華的 освічений تراشیدہ ، وضعدار ، عالم tài năng 有造诣的,有才艺的
acˈcomplishment noun1. completion. voltooiing إتْمَام، إنْجَاز изпълнение realização dokončení, provedení die Vollendung fuldendelse; bedrift ολοκλήρωση realización; logro teostus خاتمه saavutus accomplissement בצוע, השגה निष्पत्ति dostignuće befejezés penyelesaian fullkomnun, lok compimento, risultato 完成 성취 įvykdymas izpildījums; sasniegums siap voltooiing fullføring, resultat osiągnięcie ختمول realização (de)săvârşire завершение dokončenie, uskutočnenie uresničenje izvršavanje fullbordande ความสําเร็จ başarma, üstesinden gelme 完成 виконання, завершення sự hoàn thành 完成
2. a special skill. She has many different accomplishments. bedrewenheid مأَثِرَه، بَرَاعَه постижение talento schopnost die Talente færdighed ικανότητα, χάρισμα talento võime هنر erityistaito talent השג, הישג उपलब्धि/प्रवीणता naobraženost képesség bakat kunnátta; færni á ÿmsum sviðum talento 才芸 기예, 소양 gabumas dotības; spējas kejayaan bekwaamheid ferdighet uzdolnienie كمال talento talent достоинство schopnosť nadarjenost dostignuće talang, färdighet ความสามารถพิเศษ başarı, hüner, ustalık 特殊技能 освіта, освіченість تکمیل ، کامیابی tài năng 技能
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accomplishment
n. realización, éxito, logro.
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