B2nounUK spelling: fulfilmentemotionspsychology
US/fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/
UK/fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/
the happy feeling of having achieved something you wanted, or the act of making something happen
In context
Teaching gives her a deep sense of personal fulfillment.
Many people look for fulfillment in their careers, not just a high salary.
The fulfillment of this contract depends on delivery by the end of June.
Words that go with fulfillment
adjective + noun
- personal fulfillmentVolunteering gave him personal fulfillment.
noun + preposition
- sense of fulfillmentShe felt a sense of fulfillment at the end of the race.
- fulfillment of a promiseThe fulfillment of a promise builds trust.
verb + noun
- find fulfillmentSome workers find fulfillment outside the office.
noun + noun
- job fulfillmentJob fulfillment matters more to young employees than pay.
- order fulfillmentOrder fulfillment takes two to three days.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
fullfillmentCorrect: fulfillment