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attainment

at·tain·ment [ ə táynmənt ] (plural at·tain·ments)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. accomplishment of something: the achievement of the goals that somebody has set

2. talent or ability: a skill, accomplishment, or distinction, especially one achieved through effort ( often used in the plural )

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