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

Rather than rescuing developers outright, policymakers have focused on selective housing support aimed at completion and stabilization.

From Barron's

The band were spotted filming a new video in October, and their label says an album is "in the final stages of completion".

From BBC

Anam Petit, who served as an immigration judge in Virginia until September, said the administration’s emphasis on speedy case completions has to be balanced against the constitutional right to a fair hearing.

From Los Angeles Times

She says the impending arrival of the real thing has spurred her to stick to her completion deadline of October 2027.

From BBC

Sapporo Real Estate will be an independent company following the deal’s completion, according to the statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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