achievement

  1. Noun.  The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the '''achievement''' of his/her object.
  2. Noun.  A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
  3. Noun.  (heraldry) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. - Cussans.
  4. Noun.  (video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective.

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