attainment
gb/ətˈeɪnmənt/ us/ətˈeɪnmənt/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 7800
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
formal
B2
action
1
successful achievement of a goal
The act or result of reaching a goal you wanted.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the attainment of [goal/state]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use "attainment" in everyday speech where simple verbs like "get" or "reach" are more natural, e.g. saying *"the attainment of a job"* instead of *"getting a job"*. Also, they may confuse "attainment" with "obtainment"; however, in modern English, people usually say "getting" or "obtaining" something, and use "attainment" mainly with abstract goals (e.g. peace, independence, success).
Visawe
achievement (More common and slightly less formal; used in both spoken and written English.)
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accomplishment (Often more personal or positive in tone; can sound slightly more emotional.)
Vinyume
failure (Stresses not achieving the desired goal, the opposite outcome of attainment.)
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non-achievement (A more neutral or technical way to say that a goal was not reached.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
the attainment of independence
|the attainment of goals
|the attainment of peace
|successful attainment
|full attainment
|the attainment of objectives
Mada
goals
|work
|politics
|personal_growth
|core_vocabulary
|education
Mifano
- The treaty marked the attainment of long-awaited peace in the region.
- Her promotion represented the attainment of a major career goal.
- The company is still far from the full attainment of its strategic objectives.
- Universal healthcare remains a distant attainment for many countries.
- He devoted his life to the attainment of social justice.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The prize was the attainment of his dream.
- Her new job is the attainment of a big goal.
- The attainment of peace took many years.
- This project is important for the attainment of our plan.
- He works hard for the attainment of success.
Nomino
formal
B2
state
2
level of success or performance
How high someone’s level of skill or study results is, especially in school.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s attainment in [subject/area]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize that "attainment" in this sense is usually uncountable and used in fixed phrases like "educational attainment" or "student attainment". Saying *"an attainment in math"* is unusual; instead, use "attainment in math" or "attainment in mathematics" without an article, or say "a high level in math".
Visawe
achievement level (More descriptive phrase; slightly less formal and more transparent in meaning.)
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performance (Broader term; can refer to how someone is doing at a particular time, not just the level reached.)
Vinyume
underachievement (Specifically highlights performing below one’s potential or below expected levels.)
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low performance (Focuses on poor results, the opposite of high attainment.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
educational attainment
|academic attainment
|high attainment
|low attainment
|attainment levels
|pupil attainment
Mada
education
|work
|society
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Educational attainment remains strongly linked to family income.
- The report shows higher attainment in reading than in mathematics.
- Schools are judged partly on the attainment levels of their students.
- There are worrying gaps in attainment between different social groups.
- The program aims to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Educational attainment is higher in this city.
- The school wants to improve student attainment in math.
- There is a big gap in attainment between rich and poor students.
- Her academic attainment is above the national average.
- The government measures children’s attainment at age eleven.
Nomino
formal
C1
entity
3
a person’s skills or successes
A skill, qualification, or success that a person has, often as part of their education or work.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s attainments in [field/area]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse this sense in everyday speech, saying things like *"my attainments"* where native speakers would usually say "my skills", "my qualifications", or "my achievements". In modern English, "attainments" is formal and often used in written descriptions such as CVs or references.
Visawe
accomplishments (More common; can sound slightly more positive or socially focused.)
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qualifications (Focuses on formal certificates or degrees rather than general skills or successes.)
Vinyume
lack of ability (Stresses not having skills; the opposite of having many attainments.)
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inexperience (Highlights not yet having developed the skills or achievements implied by attainments.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
literary attainments
|artistic attainments
|scholarly attainments
|intellectual attainments
|professional attainments
Mada
personal_growth
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The post requires considerable professional attainments and leadership experience.
- Her musical attainments impressed everyone at the audition.
- Despite his modest manner, his scholarly attainments are remarkable.
- They hired her for her linguistic attainments and international background.
- The award recognizes the artistic attainments of young creators.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- His academic attainments helped him get the job.
- She is proud of her musical attainments.
- The company looked at his attainments and experience.
- Her language attainments are very strong.
- They praised his scientific attainments.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
attainment
IPA
GB/ətˈeɪnmənt/
US/ətˈeɪnmənt/
Silabi na mkazo
at - tain - ment (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tain)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: attainment
- Plural: attainment, attainments
Familia ya neno
Forms
attainments
noun
Core family
attain
verb B2
Related words
attainable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unattainable
adjective
Semi
academic attainment
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk ətˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
success level in studies
How well someone does in school or university, usually measured by grades or test results.
Mifano
- The program is designed to raise academic attainment among low-income students.
- Teachers monitor academic attainment throughout the school year.
attainment gap
1/ətˈeɪnmənt ɡˈæp/
fixed phrase
formal
difference in achievement levels
The difference in school results between two or more groups of students, for example rich and poor students.
Mifano
- Policies aim to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
- The report shows that the attainment gap has narrowed slightly in recent years.
attainment level
1/ətˈeɪnmənt lˈɛvəl/
fixed phrase
formal
measured level of performance
A specific point on a scale that shows how well someone is doing, usually in school or tests.
Mifano
- Students are grouped by attainment level in mathematics.
- The government sets expected attainment levels for each age group.
attainment target
1/ətˈeɪnmənt tˈɑɹɡət/
fixed phrase
technical
official performance standard in education
A formal goal for what level students should reach in a subject by a certain age or school year.
Mifano
- Teachers plan lessons to help pupils meet national attainment targets.
- The new curriculum has raised attainment targets in science.
educational attainment
1/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl ətˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
level of education completed
How far someone has gone in education, for example what school level or degree they have finished.
Mifano
- Higher educational attainment is strongly linked to better job prospects.
- The study compared educational attainment across different regions.