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Victory describes a win, such as beating an opponent or achieving success in something. (noun)

When you play a game and win it, this is an example of a victory.

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noun pl. victories

final and complete supremacy or superiority in battle or war
a specific military engagement ending in triumph
success in any contest or struggle involving the defeat of an opponent or the overcoming of obstacles

See victory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(vĭkˈtə-rē)

noun pl. vic·to·ries

Defeat of an enemy or opponent.
Success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle.
The state of having triumphed.

See victory in Ologies

Victory

See also conflict.

debellation

Obsolete, the process of conquering or defeating; achieving victory.

paeanism

celebration of victory with songs and clamor.

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