achievingn.

Brit.

/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/, U.S.

/əˈtʃivɪŋ/

Forms: see achieve v. and -ing suffix¹.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: achieve v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < achieve v. + -ing suffix¹.

The action of achieve v. (in various senses). Also occasionally: an instance of this.

ΚΠ

1431 in H. Nicolas Proc. & Ordinances Privy Council (1835) IV. 93 (MED) If he wol take þe feld and laboure to þacheevyng of his coroune.

1545 R. Taverner tr. Erasmus Prouerbes (new ed.) f. xxv ^v One daye or lytle tyme is not ynoughe for the acheuinge of a great matter.

1579 H. Heron Kayes of Counsaile viii. sig. Gvj Vertue..leadeth us to the knowledge of Wisedom, and atchieuyng of aduentures.

1625 F. Bacon Ess. (new ed.) xxxix. 231 For the Atchieving of a desperate Conspiracie, a Man should not rest upon the Fiercenesse of any mans Nature.

1652 J. Gaule Πυς-μαντια 24 As to the enterprizing, or atchieving of naturall, politicall, and religious actions, [etc.].

a1775 J. Campbell Lives Brit. Admirals (1779) IV. 525 Fortitude in suffering is a virtue no less honourable than courage in achieving.

1854 J. A. Collier Right Way 51 If a surmounting of the greatest obstacles, and an achieving of victory in the face of the most violent opposition, be glory, then [etc.].

1868 G. A. Sala in C. Lamb Compl. Corr. & Wks. I. p. xii How then did he [sc. Lamb] achieve so much? For the extent of his achieving is undoubted.

1915 W. S. Maugham Of Human Bondage l. 256 He did not count success by the acquiring of money or the achieving of fame.

1992 Canoeist Apr. 9 An interest and ambition to see Britain rise from the status of also rans to the achieving of Olympic and World Championships medals.

2007 Community Care 22 Mar. 44/1 (advt.) There are now opportunities within the newly created SHAPE teams—(SHAPE—Safe, Healthy, Achieving and enjoying, Positive contribution & Economic well being).

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

achievingadj.

Brit.

/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/, U.S.

/əˈtʃivɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: achieve v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < achieve v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier deed-achieving adj. at deed n. Compounds 1b, fame-achieving adj. at fame n.¹ Compounds 1b.

That achieves; dedicated to achievement. Cf. overachieving adj., under-achieving adj. and n. at under-achiever n. Derivatives.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > [adjective] > achieving (of people)

achieving1853

1853 W. G. Simms Poems II. 304 Young hearts with wild ambition thrill, And crown the spirit with achieving will.

1905 J. C. Hedley Wisdom from Above (1934) xiv. 174 The world—the great universe of intelligent man—the kingdoms, the races, the generations, of thinking, seeking, aspiring, and achieving humanity.

1952 Jrnl. Consulting Psychol. 16 291/1 This paper considers..personality traits..and motives of achieving and nonachieving college students of high ability.

1993 Times Educ. Suppl. 5 Mar. 49/4 (advt.) We are a happy achieving School where children and adults are valued and their personal growth celebrated.

2001 F. Popcorn & A. Hanft Dict. Future 286 A man marries a clever, successful, achieving woman and in so doing rips the glass slipper from her foot, condemning her thereafter to a life of kitchen drudgery and child-rearing.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	achieving
释义	achievingn. Brit. /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈtʃivɪŋ/ Forms: see achieve v. and -ing suffix¹. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: achieve v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < achieve v. + -ing suffix¹. The action of achieve v. (in various senses). Also occasionally: an instance of this. ΚΠ 1431 in H. Nicolas Proc. & Ordinances Privy Council (1835) IV. 93 (MED) If he wol take þe feld and laboure to þacheevyng of his coroune. 1545 R. Taverner tr. Erasmus Prouerbes (new ed.) f. xxv ^v One daye or lytle tyme is not ynoughe for the acheuinge of a great matter. 1579 H. Heron Kayes of Counsaile viii. sig. Gvj Vertue..leadeth us to the knowledge of Wisedom, and atchieuyng of aduentures. 1625 F. Bacon Ess. (new ed.) xxxix. 231 For the Atchieving of a desperate Conspiracie, a Man should not rest upon the Fiercenesse of any mans Nature. 1652 J. Gaule Πυς-μαντια 24 As to the enterprizing, or atchieving of naturall, politicall, and religious actions, [etc.]. a1775 J. Campbell Lives Brit. Admirals (1779) IV. 525 Fortitude in suffering is a virtue no less honourable than courage in achieving. 1854 J. A. Collier Right Way 51 If a surmounting of the greatest obstacles, and an achieving of victory in the face of the most violent opposition, be glory, then [etc.]. 1868 G. A. Sala in C. Lamb Compl. Corr. & Wks. I. p. xii How then did he [sc. Lamb] achieve so much? For the extent of his achieving is undoubted. 1915 W. S. Maugham Of Human Bondage l. 256 He did not count success by the acquiring of money or the achieving of fame. 1992 Canoeist Apr. 9 An interest and ambition to see Britain rise from the status of also rans to the achieving of Olympic and World Championships medals. 2007 Community Care 22 Mar. 44/1 (advt.) There are now opportunities within the newly created SHAPE teams—(SHAPE—Safe, Healthy, Achieving and enjoying, Positive contribution & Economic well being). This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021). achievingadj. Brit. /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈtʃivɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: achieve v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < achieve v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier deed-achieving adj. at deed n. Compounds 1b, fame-achieving adj. at fame n.¹ Compounds 1b. That achieves; dedicated to achievement. Cf. overachieving adj., under-achieving adj. and n. at under-achiever n. Derivatives. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > [adjective] > achieving (of people) achieving1853 1853 W. G. Simms Poems II. 304 Young hearts with wild ambition thrill, And crown the spirit with achieving will. 1905 J. C. Hedley Wisdom from Above (1934) xiv. 174 The world—the great universe of intelligent man—the kingdoms, the races, the generations, of thinking, seeking, aspiring, and achieving humanity. 1952 Jrnl. Consulting Psychol. 16 291/1 This paper considers..personality traits..and motives of achieving and nonachieving college students of high ability. 1993 Times Educ. Suppl. 5 Mar. 49/4 (advt.) We are a happy achieving School where children and adults are valued and their personal growth celebrated. 2001 F. Popcorn & A. Hanft Dict. Future 286 A man marries a clever, successful, achieving woman and in so doing rips the glass slipper from her foot, condemning her thereafter to a life of kitchen drudgery and child-rearing. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1431adj.1853
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