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Webster 1913 Edition
Achievement
1.
The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment;
as, the
. achievement
of his object2.
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.
(Her.)
An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called
hatchment
. Cussans.
Webster 1828 Edition
Achievement
ACHIE'VEMENT
, n.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.