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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
Moreover, Black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in dual enrollment programs, Finally, students of parents with lower levels of educational attainment have lower levels of participation in dual enrollment.
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The information in these and other associated public records, such as those detailing gender, age and educational attainment, allowed a refinement of random sampling called stratified sampling.
—Camille Mumford, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Latinas are typically paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with the same educational attainment and are often paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with less educational attainment.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Define minimum requirements for educational attainment, critical career experiences, and level of functional or technical expertise.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The information in these and other associated public records, such as those detailing gender, age and educational attainment, allowed a refinement of random sampling called stratified sampling.
—Camille Mumford, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Latinas are typically paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with the same educational attainment and are often paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with less educational attainment.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Define minimum requirements for educational attainment, critical career experiences, and level of functional or technical expertise.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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That difference is seen even in the highest religious achievements of the period.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adding low levels of fluoride—a naturally occurring mineral found in many foods—to drinking water has long been considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century and has been recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service since 1962.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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So to be able to have that kind of accomplishment here.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Still, for Army to even be in this environment and in contention for a CFP spot is an accomplishment considering its place in the sport’s hierarchy.Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported in May that the $925 billion PIF was weighing a reorganization, aiming to sharpen its focus on investments that have a higher chance of success.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To the latter, the realization that simply removing human agency from the handling of our affairs has been enough to solve our most intractable problems might reveal too explicitly the shortcomings of human design.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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After that realization, the book completely crystallized in a matter of weeks.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024
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Genuine connection invites us to embrace vulnerability and balance, proving that even the most self-reliant can find fulfillment in the warmth and trust of another.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Whole fulfillment depends on this dedication to follow-up treatment.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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