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

Derived forms: fulfilments

Type of: consummation, satisfaction

Encyclopedia: Fulfilment