Attaining

verb

1. To gain (an object or desired result).

   "To attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day."

2. To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).
3. To come or arrive, by motion, growth, bodily exertion, or efforts toward a place, object, state, etc.
4. To get at the knowledge of.
5. To reach in excellence or degree.