Noun

(en noun)

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

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, author= , title=Well-connected Brains , volume=100, issue=2, page=171 , magazine=(American Scientist) citation , passage=Creating a complete map of the human connectome would therefore be a monumental milestone but not the end of the journey to understanding how our brains work. The achievement will transform neuroscience and serve as the starting point for asking questions we could not otherwise have answered, […].}}

A great or heroic deed or feat; something accomplished by valor or boldness

* [The exploits] of the ancient saints do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. - (Isaac Barrow)

* The highest achievements of the human intellect. - (Thomas Babington Macaulay)

(heraldry) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment.

(video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective in a video game.

Noun

(countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork.

I think the manufacturer was so ashamed of its creation that it didn't put its name on it!

(uncountable) The act of creating something.

The restructure resulted in the creation of a number of shared services.

(uncountable) All which exists.

Let us pray to Christ, the King of all creation .