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Noun: fulfillment  fûl'fil-munt
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: fulfilment)
  1. The act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc.)
    "The fulfillment of her lifelong dream brought tears to her eyes";
    - fulfilment [Brit, Cdn]
     
  2. A feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
    "She felt a sense of fulfillment after completing her degree";
    - fulfilment [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: fulfillments

Type of: consummation, satisfaction

Encyclopedia: Fulfillment