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 this phase, budgeted at $3.7 billion, comes months later than earlier projections.

From Los Angeles Times

Lord Mandelson's lawyers criticised the decision to arrest him following the completion of searches at two of his properties, saying there was "absolutely no truth" in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK.

From BBC

The tournament begins on 6 May - two days after the completion of the main World Championship where the 50-year-old will be aiming for a record-breaking eighth win.

From BBC

BYD has committed to 150 acres in Phase 1 for its assembly plant, with infrastructure works targeted for completion by end-2026 and land handover in stages, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

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