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

Meanwhile, Birmingham City unveiled plans for their 62,000-seater Powerhouse Stadium in November, with a completion date set for the start of the 2030-2031 season.

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In his breakout appearance for Texas A&M, he ran all over LSU, finishing the game with more rushing touchdowns than completions.

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Seven of his 25 completions went for 15 yards or more.

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“With more and more projects nearing completion across Pacific Palisades, the City of Los Angeles remains committed to expediting every aspect of the rebuild process until every family is back home.”

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Palo Alto Networks may provide entry points on gap fills tied to a completion of a bullish island reversal.

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