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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Achievement

/(-ment)/ · A·chieve·ment · IPA /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/
01 n. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object.
  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.
    “[The exploits] 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.
    An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment.(Her.) Also: hatchment