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US/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the final and highest point of a long process or period of effort
In context
The award was the culmination of ten years of research.
The festival reached its culmination with a huge fireworks display over the river.
Her promotion was the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice.
Words that go with culmination
noun + preposition
- the culmination of yearsThe film is the culmination of years of planning.
- the culmination of a processThe treaty was the culmination of a long process.
- the culmination of his careerThe prize was the culmination of his career.
verb + noun
- reach a culminationThe negotiations reached their culmination last week.
- mark the culminationThe ceremony will mark the culmination of the project.
adjective + noun
- a fitting culminationThe win was a fitting culmination to a great season.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the culmination from many years of workCorrect: the culmination of many years of work