Look up: achievement

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   Achievement
   This does not necessarily mean the achievement of qualifications. It includes measurable improvement and progression in literacy, numeracy and for language skills in vocational, academic, social and personal contexts.
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   achievement
   In heraldry, a complete coat of arms as opposed to its component parts, such as shield, helmet, or crest. ...
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   Achievement
   A·chieve'ment (-m e nt) noun [ Confer French achèvement , English Hatchment .] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. 2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. « [ The exploits] of the anc ...
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   achievement
   Success in bringing an effort to the desired end; the degree or level of success attained in some specified area (especially. Scholastic) or in general. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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   Achievement
   • (n.) The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. • (n.) A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. • (n.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shiel...
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   achievement
   (from the article `heraldry`) The term achievement, properly armorial achievement, means the whole display showing shield, helmet, crest, mantling, wreath, and, if appropriate, ... ...the dead. It also identified the knight in the social surroundings of the tournament. What today is popularly termed a `coat of arms` is properl...
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   achievement
   achievement 1. Something accomplished; especially, by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc. 2. The act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment. 3. In heraldry, the full display of the armorial bearings (bearing a coat or coats of arms) of an individual or corporation.
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   Achievement
   Accomplishment or performance; the realization of potential. Compare with aptitude.
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