complemented
Americanadjective
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having a complement or complements.
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Mathematics. (of a lattice containing a smallest element and a greatest element) having the property that corresponding to each element of the lattice is a second element such that the greatest lower bound of the two elements is the smallest element of the lattice and the least upper bound of the two elements is the greatest element of the lattice.
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"Kone's presence in Asia is complemented by TKE's footprint in the Americas and TKE opens new geographies for Kone, resulting in a well-balanced global presence."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
This will be complemented by share buybacks, with dividend per share growing by more than 6% a year, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Carswell notes that the estate “defines the ‘compound’ term nicely,” anchored by the main residence and complemented by the midcentury guesthouse where Grant stayed.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Telemundo Center, the company’s headquarters in Miami, will serve as the main operations center, complemented by teams in the host cities.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
His eyes were big and they complemented his full cheekbones, which looked as if he had something in his mouth.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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