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attainment

at·tain·ment

UK/əˈteɪnmənt/ US/ʌˈteɪnmʌnt/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of achieving an aim

  • “the attainment of independence”
2.

arrival at a new stage

  • “his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition”
3.

Origin

From attain + -ment; compare Old French ataignement.

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