completion

[kuhm-plee-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of completing.

   Synonyms: closing, ending, termination

2. the state of being completed.

3. conclusion; fulfillment.

   Her last novel represented the completion of her literary achievement.

4. Football.,  a forward pass that has been completed.

Other Word Forms

• noncompletion noun
• precompletion noun
• subcompletion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of completion¹

First recorded in 1650–60, completion is from the Late Latin word complētiōn- (stem of complētiō ). See complete, -ion

Example Sentences

And in his first season starting for the Seahawks, he took them to the playoffs and led the NFL in completion percentage.

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Upon completion, the plant is planned to be sold with no job cuts to be expected, a spokesperson added.

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The job cuts come as the Danish renewable-energy company seeks to save costs, while its more focused market strategy and the imminent completion of a number of projects means it needs to streamline.

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That was nearing completion when Hamas took this new deal.

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Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 15 for 16 for 130 yards with two touchdowns in the first half, but didn’t manage a single completion in the second.

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• accomplishment 
• achievement 
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• fulfillment 
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