Defining Success

Success
səkˈsɛs/
noun
1.
the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
“the president had some success in restoring confidence”
synonyms: favourable outcome, successfulness, favourable result, successful outcome, positive result, victory, triumph
“we are very encouraged by the success of the scheme”
2.
archaic
the good or bad outcome of an undertaking.
“the good or ill success of their maritime enterprises”