Culmination Meaning in English
word
ˌkəɫməˈneɪʃən
kuhl-muh-NAY-shun
kˌʌlmɪnˈeɪʃən
kul-min-AY-shun
Definition
The highest point or final result of something, especially after a long process or effort.
Usage & Nuances
'Culmination' is formal and often used for achievements, projects, or events that build up over time. Common collocations: 'the culmination of years of work', 'the culmination of a journey'. Not used for everyday small events.
Spanish: culminaciónPortuguese (BR): culminaçãoPortuguese (PT): culminaçãoChinese (Simplified): 顶点 - 高潮 - 巅峰Chinese (Traditional): 頂點 - 高潮 - 巔峯Hindi: पराकाष्ठा - चरम बिंदुArabic: ذروة - تتويجBengali: পরিণতি - চূড়ান্ত পর্যায়Russian: кульминация - завершениеJapanese: 頂点 - 最高潮Vietnamese: đỉnh cao - kết quả cuối cùngKorean: 정점 - 결실Turkish: doruk noktası - dorukUrdu: عروج - منتہاIndonesian: puncak - klimaks
Example Sentences
Graduation is the culmination of many years of study.
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The concert was the culmination of months of hard work.
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Winning the award was the culmination of her efforts.
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This performance is the culmination of their dreams coming true.
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The new product launch is the culmination of the company’s innovation.
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After all those setbacks, finishing the race was a real culmination for him.
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