success




an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

"let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs"

Antonym:
  • failure

Type of:
  • happening; occurrence; occurrent; natural event

Types:
  • barnburner
  • Godspeed
  • victory; triumph
  • bite


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