Achievement /(-ment)/

A·chieve·ment

Achievement

n.
  1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object.
  2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
    [The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes.
    The highest achievements of the human intellect.
  3. An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. (Her.)