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success

/səkˈsɛs/

Meanings
noun
The achievement of one's aim or goal.

Examples :

"His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success."
achievement outcome business job philosophy ability quality essential

Related Words

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profitability noun

/ˌprɑfɪtəˈbɪləti/ /ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/

The quality or state of being profitable; capacity to make a profit.

"The company's profitability improved significantly after implementing new marketing strategies. "

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financial adjective

/faɪˈnænʃəl/

Related to finances.

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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achievement noun

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

"The student's excellent score on the math test was a significant achievement. "

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achieving verb

/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

"Maria is achieving excellent grades in her math class this semester. "

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entrance noun

/ˈɛn.tɹəns/ /ɛnˈtɹæns/

The action of entering, or going in.

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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quarterly noun

/ˈkwɔːrtərli/ /ˈkwɔːrtr̩li/

A periodical publication that appears four times per year.

"My aunt subscribes to a gardening quarterly, which arrives at her house every three months. "

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achieves verb

/əˈtʃiːvz/

To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

"My daughter achieves high grades in school. "

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prestigious adjective

/pɹə-/

Of high prestige.

"She has a prestigious job with an international organization."

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

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scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "