success

 
Pronunciation: /səkˈsɛs/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the accomplishment of an aim or purpose: the president had some success in restoring confidence
  • the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status: the success of his play
  • [count noun] a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame, wealth, etc.: to judge from league tables, the school is a success I must make a success of my business
  • 2 archaic the good or bad outcome of an undertaking: the good or ill success of their maritime enterprises

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin successus, from the verb succedere 'come close after' (see succeed)

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