American English

How to pronounce fulfillment

nounB2
fʊlFIHLmnt

/fʊlˈfɪl.mn̩t̚/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

A feeling of satisfaction because your life, work, or abilities have a meaningful purpose.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A feeling of satisfaction because your life, work, or abilities have a meaningful purpose.

She finds fulfillment in helping other people.

Volunteering gave him a deep sense of fulfillment.

Common phrases & grammar

personal fulfillment · a sense of fulfillment · find fulfillment

find fulfillment in + noun/gerund

get a sense of fulfillment from + noun/gerund

nounformal

The completion of something that is promised, required, or needed.

The payment marked the fulfillment of the contract.

The program helps with the fulfillment of basic needs.

Common phrases & grammar

fulfillment of a promise · fulfillment of a duty · fulfillment of a requirement

the fulfillment of + noun

ensure the fulfillment of + noun

nountechnicalless common

The process of receiving, packing, and sending a customer's order.

The company moved its order fulfillment to Texas.

Fast fulfillment is important for online stores.

Common phrases & grammar

order fulfillment · fulfillment center · fulfillment service · e-commerce fulfillment

manage the fulfillment of + orders

handle fulfillment for + company

Useful expressions

order fulfillment

the preparation and sending of customer orders

The company handles order fulfillment for several online stores.

Related words & forms

American English usually spells this word fulfillment. British English often spells it fulfilment.