Associations to the word «Success»

Wiktionary

SUCCESS, noun. (obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result. [16th-18th c.]
SUCCESS, noun. The achievement of one's aim or goal. [from 16th c.]
SUCCESS, noun. (business) financial profitability.
SUCCESS, noun. One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
SUCCESS, noun. The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.
SUCCESS, proper noun. A town in Arkansas.
SUCCESS, proper noun. A village in Saskatchewan, Canada.
SUCCESS METRIC, noun. (business) A measurement of success, either against peers or against a predetermined target.
SUCCESS STORY, noun. Anecdotal evidence for the benefits of some product or policy
SUCCESS STORY, noun. A successful person or thing

Dictionary definition

SUCCESS, noun. 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".
SUCCESS, noun. An attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success".
SUCCESS, noun. A state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success".
SUCCESS, noun. A person with a record of successes; "his son would never be the achiever that his father was"; "only winners need apply"; "if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley