ACHIEVEMENT

ACHIE'VEMENT, noun 1. The performance of an action.2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, or boldness.3. An obtaining by exertion.4. An escutcheon or ensigns armorial, granted for the performance of a great or honorable action.

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achievement. Achievement, n. a deed, performance, escutcheon

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A‐chieve″ment (–ment), n. [[Cf. F. achèvement, E. Hatchment.]] 1. 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object.
2. 2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. Barrow. The highest achievements of the human intellect. Macaulay. 3. 3. (Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. Cussans.