Attaining

/əˈteɪnɪŋ/ verb

To gain (an object or desired result).

Definition

  1. (verb) To gain (an object or desired result). “To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day.”
  2. (verb) To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).
  3. (verb) To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc.
  4. (verb) To get at the knowledge of.
  5. (verb) To reach in excellence or degree.
  6. (verb) To reach a person after being behind them.

Word stats

  • Attaining contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Attaining mean?

To gain (an object or desired result).

How many letters are in Attaining?

Attaining has 9 letters.

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