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• n  the act of achieving an aim
  the attainment of independence
• n  arrival at a new stage
  his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition
• n  an ability that has been acquired by training

• And the ensuing frustration due to unfulfilled aims can lead in turn to the establishment of even more 'revolutionary' goals, even less susceptible of attainment.
• America ranks highest in "economic participation and opportunity" at #12 and "educational attainment" where it's tied for #1.
• Last week, enjoying his demonstration, Harris said he looks forward to early attainment of his real goal: "Freedom to grow cotton for the world market with no supports or controls.

• skill
• accomplishment
• acquirement
• acquisition

News & Articles

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• New Report Shows Improved Pace of College Attainment is Still Not Enough to Meet Future Workforce Needs; Massive ...
  As the demand for skilled workers continues to grow, a new report released today by Lumina Foundation shows that the rate of college attainment is steadily improving across America.
  June 13, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
• Indiana makes small gain in college graduates, but still far below goal
  Showing slow progress, Indiana is failing to make significant gains toward increasing college attainment rates, according to a Lumina Foundation report released today.
  June 13, 2013 - The Indianapolis Star
• Economix Blog: The Premium From a College Degree
  The economy feels very different depending on your level of educational attainment.        
  June 7, 2013 - New York Times

Quotes

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• Kevin Brennan in ic Wales
  Mr Brennan said: "We want to transform the lives of children in care, improve their educational attainment and give them the same chance in life as other children. As part of this, we want to see them given more choice about their placements and to...
• President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in Inquirer.net
  A day of prayer for peace and reconciliation may serve to promote the attainment of our national goals,Arroyo said.