success

Success is the achievement of something desired, worked for or the gaining of fame or wealth.

(noun)

An example of success is an author's book making it to The New York Times best sellers list.

See success in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Obsolete result; outcome
1. a favorable or satisfactory outcome or result
2. something having such an outcome
the gaining of wealth, fame, rank, etc.
a successful person

Origin: L successus < pp. of succedere: see succeed

See success in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted: attributed their success in business to hard work.
a. The gaining of fame or prosperity: an artist spoiled by success.
b. The extent of such gain.
One that is successful: The plan was a success.
Obsolete A result or an outcome.

Origin:

Origin: Latin successus

Origin: , from past participle of succēdere, to succeed; see succeed

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