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   success

   /səkˈsɛs/

   noun

   • 1. the accomplishment of an aim or purpose: "there is a thin line between success and failure" Similar favourable outcomesuccessfulnessfavourable resultsuccessful outcomepositive resultvictorytriumphOpposite failure
   • ▪ the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status: "her success owed more to hard work than luck" Similar prosperityprosperousnesssuccessfulnessaffluencewealthrichesfortuneopulenceluxurycomfortlife of easethe good lifemilk and honeyOpposite failurepoverty
   • ▪ a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame, wealth, etc.: "to judge from league tables, the school is a success" Similar triumphbestsellerbox-office successsell-outcoupmaster strokeinformal:hitbox-office hitsmash hitsmashsuperhitcrowd-pullerwinnerknockoutsensationwowbiggiestarsuperstarcelebritybig namehousehold namesomebodyimportant personVIPpersonalitypublic figuredignitaryluminaryleading lightinformal:celebbigwigbig shotbig noisebig cheesebig fishmegastarnobkahunamacherhigh muckamuckOpposite failureflopdisasterfailurenobody
   • 2. the good or bad outcome of an undertaking: archaic "the good or ill success of their maritime enterprises"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin successus, from the verb succedere ‘come close after’ (see succeed).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › successSuccess Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SUCCESS is degree or measure of succeeding. How to use success in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUCCESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SUCCESS definition: 1. the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for: 2. something that achieves positive results…. Learn more.

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   Success definition: the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.. See examples of SUCCESS used in a sentence.

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhat Is Success? | Psychology Today

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   Jan 30, 2022 · What Is Success? A Personal Perspective: Success involves making an attempt and learning. Posted January 30, 2022 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan

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   Definition of success noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Success means achieving a goal, and everyone's goals are different. We tend to think of success as a triumph or victory, but if you look at its linguistic roots in Latin, success literally just means "result."

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUCCESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Success is the achievement of something that you have been trying to do. It's important for the long-term success of any diet that you vary your meals. ...the success of European business in building a stronger partnership between management and workers.

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   SUCCESS definition: 1. the achievement of what you want to achieve: 2. something that has a good result or that is…. Learn more.

10. www.lifehack.org › articles › communication19 Definitions Of Success You Should Never Ignore - LifeHack

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    Mar 2, 2021 · Here are 19 different definitions of success. Not all of these will resonate with you, but chances are at least a few of them will. Use these or find inspiration here to create your own definition of success that can be applied to your unique life. 1. Success is always doing your best.

11. www.psychologytoday.com › evolution-the-self › 202107How Do You Define Success? | Psychology Today

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    Jul 7, 2021 · For many, success means reaching a goal, accomplishing a task, or otherwise accomplishing what they set out to do–Essentially, something is a success when the outcome...