Ask Difference

Success vs. Victory — What's the Difference?

Success vs. Victory — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Success and Victory

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare with Definitions

Success

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose
The president had some success in restoring confidence

Victory

The term victory (from Latin victoria) originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campaign is considered a strategic victory, while the success in a military engagement is a tactical victory.

Success

The good or bad outcome of an undertaking
The good or ill success of their maritime enterprises

Victory

A defeat of an enemy or opponent
Napolean had many victories in battle.

Success

The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
Attributed their success in business to hard work.
ADVERTISEMENT

Victory

A success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle
A victory over his greatest fear.

Success

The gaining of fame or prosperity
An artist spoiled by success.

Victory

The state or fact of having defeated an opponent or of having achieved success
Soldiers entering the city in victory.

Success

The extent of such gain.

Victory

Exultation or celebration at defeating an opponent or accomplishing something
Raised her hands in victory as she crossed the finish line.

Success

One that is successful
The plan was a success.

Victory

(uncountable) The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.
It was a great victory on the battlefield.

Success

(Archaic) A result or an outcome.

Victory

(Roman goddess) Victory

Success

The achievement of one's aim or goal.
His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.
A glowing success

Victory

Used to encourage someone to achieve success, or to celebrate a success or triumph.

Success

(business) Financial profitability.
Don't let success go to your head.

Victory

To defeat or triumph over (someone or something).

Success

One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
Scholastically, he was a success.
The new range of toys has been a resounding success.

Victory

The defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in any contest; a gaining of the superiority in any struggle or competition; conquest; triumph; - the opposite of defeat.
Death is swallowed up in victory.
God on our side, doubt not of victory.
Victory may be honorable to the arms, but shameful to the counsels, of a nation.

Success

The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.
She is country music's most recent success.

Victory

A successful ending of a struggle or contest;
The general always gets credit for his army's victory
The agreement was a triumph for common sense

Success

(obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.

Success

Act of succeeding; succession.
Then all the sons of these five brethren reignedBy due success.

Success

That which comes after; hence, consequence, issue, or result, of an endeavor or undertaking, whether good or bad; the outcome of effort.
Men . . . that are like to do that, that is committed to them, and to report back again faithfully the success.
Perplexed and troubled at his bad successThe tempter stood.

Success

The favorable or prosperous termination of anything attempted; the attainment of a proposed object; prosperous issue.
Dream of success and happy victory!
Or teach with more success her sonThe vices of the time to shun.
Military successes, above all others, elevate the minds of a people.

Success

That which meets with, or one who accomplishes, favorable results, as a play or a player.

Success

An event that accomplishes its intended purpose;
Let's call heads a success and tails a failure
The election was a remarkable success for Republicans

Success

An attainment that is successful;
His success in the marathon was unexpected
His new play was a great success

Success

A state of prosperity or fame;
He is enjoying great success
He does not consider wealth synonymous with success

Success

A person with a record of successes;
His son would never be the achiever that his father was
Only winners need apply
If you want to be a success you have to dress like a success

Share Your Discovery

Share via Social Media
Embed This Content
Embed Code
Share Directly via Messenger
Link
Previous Comparison
Trend vs. Buzz

Popular Comparisons

Trending Comparisons

New Comparisons

Trending Terms