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success

suc·cess [ sək séss ] (plural suc·cess·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. achievement of intention: the achievement of something planned or attempted

2. attainment of fame, wealth, or power: impressive achievement, especially the attainment of fame, wealth, or power

3. something that turns out well: something that turns out as planned or intended

4. somebody successful: somebody who is wealthy, famous, or powerful because of a record of achievement

[Mid-16th century. < Latin successus< past participle of succedere (see succeed)]
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