attained

Everyday

1. (formal) Attained means reached or achieved, usually after hard work: attained a goal. tree →
2. (formal) Attained can mean reached a level, age or height. tree →

In the lessons

In formal school reports «attained» means reached a level: «She attained the expected standard.» In exam and science language: «The ball attained a height of 5 m» means it reached that height. Everyday speech says «got» or «reached».

Examples

• She attained top marks in the test. tree →
• (formal) The pupil has attained the expected standard in maths. tree →
• The rocket attained a height of 100 metres. tree →
• He finally attained his dream of playing for the team. tree →
• The climbers attained the summit before dark. tree →
• (formal) Determine the maximum speed attained by the car. tree →
• The Prince attained to man's estate, and began to think about getting married. tree →

Note

Formal; regular verb. Noun: attainment. Often in maths/science exam questions: «the greatest height attained» means the highest point reached, the maximum value.

In Jewish tradition

In formal school reports «attained» means reached a level: «She attained the expected standard.» In exam and science language: «The ball attained a height of 5 m» means it reached that height. Everyday speech says «got» or «reached».

Examples

• He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. (Prophets 2SA.23.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• He was most honourable of the three; therefore he was made their captain; howbeit he attained not unto the first three. (Prophets 2SA.23.19, JPS 1917) tree →
• Behold, he was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three; and David set him over his guard. (Writings 1CH.11.25, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal; regular verb. Noun: attainment. Often in maths/science exam questions: «the greatest height attained» means the highest point reached, the maximum value.