suc·cess 
(sək-sĕs)
(sək-sĕs)n.
1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted: attributed their success in business to hard work.
2.
a. The gaining of fame or prosperity: an artist spoiled by success.
b. The extent of such gain.
3. One that is successful: The plan was a success.
4. Archaic A result or an outcome.
[Latin successus, from past participle of succēdere, to succeed; see SUCCEED.]