completion

American  

[kuhm-plee-shuhn] / kəmˈpli ʃən /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• noncompletion noun
• precompletion noun
• subcompletion noun

Etymology

Origin of completion

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

Example Sentences

The completion of the 17-metre-high white cross that stands at the top of the Jesus Christ tower is part of a set of 18 towers originally conceived by Gaudi.

From Barron's

In trying to show the scope of the exam, the medical drama takes liberties in its completion time.

From Los Angeles Times

The Education Department has enrollment and completion data by major.

From Barron's

Upon its completion, shareholders of Madison Square Garden Sports’ Class A and Class B common stocks would receive a pro-rata distribution of 100% of the common stock of the newly created public company.

From The Wall Street Journal

The street leading up to the school was lined with new subdivisions, with houses in various states of completion.

From Literature

Related Words

• accomplishment
• achievement
• conclusion
• culmination
• expiration
• finalization
• fulfillment
• integration
• realization