completion
kuhm-PLEE-shuhn
Completion (noun) means the state of being finished, or the act of finishing something. Example: “Payment is due on completion of the work, not before.”
noun
1
The state of being finished, or the act of finishing something.
"Payment is due on completion of the work, not before."
"The bridge is nearing completion after three years of construction."
"She was rewarded for the successful completion of the project."
2
In American football, a forward pass that the intended receiver successfully catches.
"The receiver's one-handed completion in the end zone made the crowd roar."
"His third completion of the drive moved the team close to scoring."
"The quarterback threw for over 300 yards, with 20 completions."
How to use completion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe point at which something is finished, or (in sports) a successfully caught pass.
Common pairings
near completion
completion date
pass completion
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Etymology
From Latin completio, from complere, "to fill up or finish."
Synonyms
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finish
finalization
culmination
termination
close
windup
completeness
doneness
accomplishment
completement
conclusion
consummation
Antonyms
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Rhymes for completion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “completion” mean?
The word “completion” means the state of being finished, or the act of finishing something. In plain terms, the point at which something is finished, or (in sports) a successfully caught pass.
How do you pronounce “completion”?
“Completion” is pronounced kuhm-PLEE-shuhn (/kəmˈpliː.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “completion” in a sentence?
Here is “completion” used in a sentence: “The bridge is nearing completion after three years of construction.”
What is another word for “completion”?
Words with a similar meaning to “completion” include completeness, doneness, accomplishment, completement, conclusion and consummation.
What is the opposite of “completion”?
The opposite of “completion” — its antonyms — are incompletion, unfinishedness and termination.
What part of speech is “completion”?
“Completion” is a noun.
Where does the word “completion” come from?
The word “completion” comes from Latin. From Latin completio, from complere, "to fill up or finish.".
Is “completion” a common word?
“Completion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "completion" and "completeness"?
"Completion" refers to the act or state of finishing something, a process reaching its end, while "completeness" refers to the quality of having all necessary parts. A task reaches completion; a report is checked for completeness.
What preposition follows "completion"?
"Completion" is usually followed by "of," as in "completion of the course" or "completion of the sale." The phrase "on completion" often marks the point at which something takes effect.
What is the difference between "completion" and "conclusion"?
"Completion" stresses that something has been fully finished or carried out, as in "completion of the project," while "conclusion" stresses the ending point or the final result, as in "the conclusion of a speech." The emphasis differs even though both mark an end.
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