1the accomplishment of an aim or purpose:the president had some success in restoring confidence
the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status:the success of his play
[count noun] a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame, wealth, etc.:to judge from league tables, the school is a successI must make a success of my business
2 archaic the good or bad outcome of an undertaking:the good or ill success of their maritime enterprises
