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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
success/səkˈses/
noun
  • 1 the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

    ■ the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status.

    ■ a person or thing that achieves success.

  • 2 archaic the good or bad outcome of an undertaking.
– origin C16: from L. successus, from succedere (see succeed).
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