attaining

Definitions

The act of reaching or achieving a goal, objective, or desired state.

The process of gaining or acquiring something through effort or skill.

Examples

She spent years studying with the goal of attaining a doctorate in astrophysics.

Attaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term professional success.

Synonyms

achieving gaining securing reaching acquiring obtaining earning

Antonyms

losing forfeiting failing missing surrendering abandoning relinquishing