C2nounformaleducation
US/əˈteɪn.mənt/
UK/əˈteɪn.mənt/
the act of achieving something, or the level of success someone reaches, especially in education
In context
Studies show a strong link between family income and educational attainment.
For him, the attainment of a university degree was a dream come true.
The school is trying to close the attainment gap between rich and poor students.
Words that go with attainment
adjective + noun
- educational attainmentEducational attainment is higher in cities than in rural areas.
- academic attainmentSleep has a clear effect on academic attainment.
- low attainmentLow attainment in maths is a problem in many schools.
noun + preposition
- attainment ofThe attainment of these goals will take several years.
- level of attainmentPupils with a high level of attainment can join advanced classes.
noun + noun
- attainment gapThe government promised to reduce the attainment gap in schools.