completion
Americannoun
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the act of completing.
- Synonyms:
- closing, ending, termination
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the state of being completed.
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conclusion; fulfillment.
Her last novel represented the completion of her literary achievement.
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Football. a forward pass that has been completed.
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
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The study’s still-unpublished findings, shared with The Wall Street Journal, show that RMT-created companies often look like losers initially, posting average shareholder losses of 6.8% in the first six months after completion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The inconsistent nature of his performance is confirmed by his pass completion rate of 69.2%, the lowest of anyone in the match.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
As investors see the war in Iran potentially edging nearer to completion, that’s benefited so-called risk-on trades, including within the memory sector.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
It was a day to celebrate the completion of the most incredible two-year journey in franchise history.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
When the propellant hissed down to completion, Mom’s bathroom scale was scattered all over the pad.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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