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 Words From

• noncom·pletion noun
• precom·pletion noun
• subcom·pletion 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

His 39.1 completion percentage remains the lowest in his career.

From Los Angeles Times

Final marks are based on a combination of exams, coursework and completion of the industry placement.

From BBC

The immediate issue was how much water would be retained by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as it approached completion.

From BBC

It may not be fair to judge any film on the potential implications of an election held long after its completion.

From Los Angeles Times

Verse, however, lamented missing an opportunity to bring down Tagovailoa on a play that resulted in a long completion.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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