attainment
noun
at·tain·ment
ə-ˈtān-mənt 
1
2
: something attained : accomplishment
His scientific attainments are well known.
Examples of attainment in a Sentence
She values educational attainment above all else.
Her scientific attainments have made her quite well-known in the field of biology.
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There is no evidence that the first countries to connect their classrooms to the internet stand apart in economic growth, educational attainment or citizen well-being.
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Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The trend is consistent across all races and ethnicities, as well as educational attainment.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On this question, there were no significant partisan differences, though there were some slight distinctions based on educational attainment and age.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Educational attainment is a key predictor of how a young person will fare in life.
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Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The trend is consistent across all races and ethnicities, as well as educational attainment.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On this question, there were no significant partisan differences, though there were some slight distinctions based on educational attainment and age.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Educational attainment is a key predictor of how a young person will fare in life.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attainment
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attainment. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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attainment
noun
at·tain·ment
ə-ˈtān-mənt
1
: the act of attaining : the state of being attained
2
: something attained : accomplishment
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