success

suc|cess [ sək`ses ] noun ***

1. ) uncount the achievement of something that you planned to do or attempted to do:

Thorough preparation will increase your chances of success.

The school has had a lot of success with its basic literacy program.

success of: The success of the campaign depends heavily on the work of volunteers.

success in (doing) something: How do you explain their success in reducing violent crime?

little/limited/mixed/moderate success: I've had mixed success preparing the dish in the microwave.

success rate: a fertility treatment with a success rate of around 60%

a ) count a plan or attempt that achieves good results:

Our department has had several impressive successes in the past year.

a big/great/huge success: The party was a huge success.

make a success of something: She set up her own business and made a success of it.

2. ) uncount the fact that you are successful in your career or profession, especially when you become rich, famous, respected, etc.:

Jorie enjoyed great success with her second book of poems.

Advertising has played a big part in the restaurant's success.

a ) count someone who achieves a lot, especially by becoming rich, famous, respected, etc.:

She turned out to be a success at marketing.

an overnight success (=someone who becomes a success quickly): The band became an overnight success.

─ opposite FAILURE