The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his/her object.
A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
[The exploits] of the ancient
saints ... do far surpass the most
famous achievements of pagan heroes.
- Isaac Barrow
The highest achievements of the human intellect.
- Thomas Babington Macaulay
(heraldry) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment.
- Cussans
(video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective in an Xbox 360 video game, adding to the player's gamerscore.