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Completion

UK /["/kəmˈpliːʃn/"]/US /["/kəmˈpliːʃn/"]/

Definition

the act or process of finishing something; the state of being finished and complete

In simple words: The act of finishing something.

Examples

  • The completion of the project was celebrated with a party.
  • He felt a sense of completion after finishing the marathon.
  • The completion of the form is required before submission.
  • With the completion of the first phase, we can move on to the next steps.
  • She reviewed her notes for completion to ensure everything was correct.

Usage notes

Use 'completion' in contexts where something is finished. Common in academic or formal settings, but less so in casual conversation. Be careful in using it in informal settings where simpler words may work better.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'complete'—once you complete something, you can call it a 'completion'.

Collocations

  • rapid
  • speedy
  • early
  • near
  • reach
  • bring something to
  • date
  • time
  • rate
  • after completion
  • following completion
  • before completion
  • the date of completion

Synonyms

  • finish
  • conclusion
  • fulfillment
  • achievement
  • realization

Antonyms

  • incompletion
  • unfinished
  • failure

Common mistakes

  • Using 'complete' instead of 'completion' as a noun
  • Confusing it with 'completionist' in game contexts
  • Saying 'the completion of the work is done' instead of 'the completion of the work is finished'