Accomplishment vs. Success

Accomplishment vs. Success — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Accomplishment and Success

Accomplishmentnoun

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfillment

the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc

Successnoun

(obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.

Accomplishmentnoun

That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training.

Successnoun

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.

Accomplishmentnoun

Something accomplished; an achievement.

Successnoun

(business) Financial profitability.

Don't let success go to your head.
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Accomplishmentnoun

The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change over time until a natural end point.

Successnoun

One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.

Scholastically, he was a success.The new range of toys has been a resounding success.

Accomplishmentnoun

the action of accomplishing something

Successnoun

The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.

She is country music's most recent success.

Accomplishmentnoun

an ability that has been acquired by training

Successnoun

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose;

let's call heads a success and tails a failurethe election was a remarkable success for Republicans
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Successnoun

an attainment that is successful;

his success in the marathon was unexpectedhis new play was a great success

Successnoun

a state of prosperity or fame;

he is enjoying great successhe does not consider wealth synonymous with success

Successnoun

a person with a record of successes;

his son would never be the achiever that his father wasonly winners need applyif you want to be a success you have to dress like a success