pencapaian

Pencapaian refers to the successful outcome of an effort or the extent to which goals are achieved. In Indonesian and Malay, it is a noun formed with the suffix -an from the verb capai (to reach, achieve). The term is used across various contexts to denote an outcome that demonstrates progress or attainment, often contrasted with efforts or processes.

In education, pencapaian commonly refers to academic achievement, such as examination results, grades, or milestones reached in learning objectives. In the workplace, it denotes performance outcomes, project completions, or targets met. In sports and the arts, pencapaian highlights notable results, records, or awards.

Pencapaian is typically measured using indicators such as targets, benchmarks, milestones, or standardized assessments. Evaluations of pencapaian may be qualitative, quantitative, or a combination, depending on the field. In reporting, pencapaian is often presented alongside factors that influenced outcomes, including resources, time, and collaboration.

The concept also appears in policy and development discourse, where pencapaian of goals in education, health, or economic development serves as a metric for success or accountability. Cultural and organizational contexts may distinguish between personal pencapaian (individual goals) and collective pencapaian (group or institutional goals).

Synonyms and related terms include prestasi, which more directly denotes an achievement or achievement record. Etymologically, pencapaian reflects the act of reaching or attaining, encapsulating both the effort and the result.