fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt How to pronounce fulfillment (audio)
 also  fə(l)-
variants or fulfilment
1
: the act or process of fulfilling
the fulfillment of a promise
the fulfillment of all the requirements
2
: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer
the fulfillment of a book order

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment
Recent Examples on the Web The retailer has been automating supply chain facilities across the country, including distribution centers that handle shelf-stable items and fulfillment centers that help pack and ship online orders. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 10 July 2024 The vote is among workers at a fulfillment center in Coventry who are deciding whether to join the GMB trade union. Rebecca Klar, The Hill, 10 July 2024 He’s been chief operating officer since January 2021, overseeing the marketplace format, fulfillment, customer service, item lifecycle, international, fraud, photo studios, technology, and India operations. David Moin, WWD, 8 July 2024 This contributes to your charm and magnetism, but a bountiful new moon in your sign shortly after is also encouraging you to set intentions around your emotional fulfillment in love. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fulfillment 

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Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fulfillment was in 1624

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“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfillment. Accessed 21 Jul. 2024.

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