fulfilment

== English == === Alternative forms === fulfillment (US) === Etymology === From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan, from full (“full”) +‎ fyllan (“to fill”). Equivalent to fulfill +‎ -ment. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) enPR: fo͝ol-fĭlʹmənt, IPA(key): /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ === Noun === fulfilment (countable and uncountable, plural fulfilments) The act of fulfilling or the state or quality of being fulfilled; consummation; completion; realization. Synonym: dispatch A feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations or needs being fulfilled. (business) The activities performed once an order is received to fulfill the order; packaging, distributing and shipping goods. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === The Random House College Dictionary 1973