completion

[kuhm-plee-shuhn]

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.

Other Word Forms

• noncompletion noun
• precompletion noun
• subcompletion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of completion¹

First recorded in 1650–60, completion is from the Late Latin word complētiōn- (stem of complētiō ). See complete, -ion

Example Sentences

There remained hope of reviving the deal as we approached the 7pm deadline; the fact a deal sheet - an application for a time extension - was filed indicative to how close the transfer was to completion.

From BBC

The project requires approvals from four public agencies, including the City Council, which is expected to consider the gondola after the completion of a city-commissioned Dodger Stadium traffic study next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Breaux began the game with a 21-yard pass play, the first of what will be many completions in his high school career.

From Los Angeles Times

The work on the Wentbridge Viaduct and Wentedge Road Bridge was meant to be finished by summer 2024, but after defects were discovered, the completion date was pushed back to the end of this year.

From BBC

The route from Southern to Northern California was originally proposed for a 2020 completion date, but so far, no stretch of the line has been finished and construction has been limited to the Central Valley.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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