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 deal is supported by shareholders representing 48% of the outstanding shares in the company and completion is expected in the second half of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Paramount spokeswoman said the company’s all-cash offer for all of Warner provides its investors with “greater value with a more certain, expedited path to completion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

MPs and peers will debate and vote on the plan to develop these two options and the completion of initial works.

From BBC

“A prompt sale and eventual completion of the Project is a major priority for the City and the public at large, particularly with the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles,” Oceanwide’s lawyers wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Christian Gonzalez is one of the top cornerbacks in the sport, having held opposing quarterbacks to a 50.6% completion rate when they targeted him this season.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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