fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt How to pronounce fulfillment (audio)
 also  fə(l)-
variants or fulfilment
1
: the act or process of fulfilling
the fulfillment of a promise
the fulfillment of all the requirements
2
: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer
the fulfillment of a book order

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions. Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 The company scooped up Pitney Bowes’ e-commerce fulfillment business and freight and logistics platform ProPack in 2024. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025 Surrounding yourself with good people adds so much love and fulfillment to your life, which will be apparent when Venus enters loyal Taurus on June 6. Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfillment

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fulfillment was in 1624

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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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