success

/sək-ˈses/

Latin successus, from succedere seesucceed

noun

  1. degree or measure of succeeding

  2. favorable or desired outcome; also : the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence

  3. one that succeeds

noun

  1. a story of a person who rises to fortune, acclaim, or brilliant achievement

  2. someone or something that has achieved a goal

  3. someone or something that has achieved wealth, respect, or fame

In the world of finance, his is a great success story.

noun phrase

  1. policies and an environment that encourage success

There was a culture of success at the school.