1 the accomplishment of an aim; a favourable outcome (their efforts met with success).
2 the attainment of wealth, fame, or position (spoilt by success).
3 a thing or person that turns out well.
4 archaic a usu. specified outcome of an undertaking (ill success).
Phrases and idioms:
success story a person's rise from poverty to wealth etc.
Etymology: L successus (as SUCCEED)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.