[phon] (n) EN: result ; effect ; consequence ; fruit ; success ; achievementFR: produit [ m ] ; résultat [ m ] ; effet [ m ] ; conséquence [ f ] ; fruit [ m ] ; succès [ m ] ; réussite [ f ]
n. [ Cf. F. achèvement, E. Hatchment. ] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ The exploits ] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
The highest achievements of the human intellect. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. Cussans. [ 1913 Webster ]