Achievement1. (n.) The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object.
2. (n.) A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
3. (n.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment.
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