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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"Amatosero can reduce his suspension to two games upon successful completion of counselling and education programs."
From Barron's
The company said Thursday that the deal remains on track for completion in the second quarter of 2026.
From Barron's
Only two weeks after the completion of their 4-1 series defeat in Australia, England were choked by the Sri Lanka spinners on a slow, low surface.
From BBC
Candlesticks have played a pivotal role at major turning points, beginning with a bullish piercing line in April 2020 that was later successfully retested during the completion of a bullish morning star that November.
From Barron's
Halliburton attributed the increase in part to higher year-end completion tool sales and improved cementing activity.
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