[səkˈsɛs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
(e.g: there is a thin line between success and failure)

- the good or bad outcome of an undertaking
(e.g: the good or ill success of their maritime enterprises)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin successus, from the verb succedere ‘come close after’ (see succeed)