attaining
at-tain-ing
verb (present participle)
Reaching or successfully achieving a specified goal, level, or state.
"She is attaining a high level of proficiency."
noun (gerund)
The act or process of successfully achieving something desired or difficult.
"The attaining of peace was a long process."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: make, hit, gain, arrive at, reach, attain, fall upon, strike, discover, chance upon, come across, come upon