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How do you spell Achievement?

Correct spelling

achievement

ACHIEVE + MENT. I before E.

Why is achievement spelled this way?

From Old French achever, to come to a head. An achievement is something brought to its culmination — the head or peak of an effort.

Common misspellings of achievement

achievmentacheivementacheivmentachievemant

Example

Graduating was a great achievement.

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