# attaining

Pronunciation: say "uh-TAY-ning" /əˈteɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of attain. — present participle and gerund of attain
   - Simple: The -ing form of attain. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The new plan is aimed at attaining full employment within five years._
   - _Attaining fluency in a second language usually requires years of practice._

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