culminating

American  

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. being or nearing the highest point or final stage.

   The mountain, which rises to 1,125 meters, is the culminating point of the Luberon mountain range.

   All students are required to participate in a capstone course that serves as the culminating experience of the degree.

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Other Word Forms

• nonculminating adjective

Etymology

Origin of culminating

First recorded in 1660–70; culminat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

After the Newcastle game, United have four games in a fortnight, culminating in the FA Cup third-round tie with Brighton.

From BBC

In its prospectus, the company said it has experienced more than 50 years of consecutive annual sales growth, culminating in sales north of $20 billion every year since 2021.

From MarketWatch

Despite a trial spanning more than 150 days and culminating in an 855-page verdict, you still insist there is no “serious evidence” against Mr. Lai.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she sees the years of dedication she has put into her career as culminating to this point.

From Los Angeles Times

Before that, a three-match winning run was followed by three games without a win, culminating in a home defeat by an Everton side reduced to 10 men after less than 15 minutes.

From BBC