completion

noun

com·​ple·​tion kəm-ˈplē-shən How to pronounce completion (audio)
Synonyms of completionnext
1
: the act or process of completing
his completion of graduate school
2
: the quality or state of being complete
Her second novel is near completion.
3
: a completed forward pass in football

Examples of completion in a Sentence

He will receive his degree upon completion of his studies. The quarterback has 11 completions in 20 attempts for 80 yards.
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In one of the first plays of full 11-on-11 work, Dak Prescott found Pickens on the right side for a quick completion. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Other team period notes During 7-on-7, cornerback Nohl Williams stayed stride for stride downfield with wide receiver Xavier Worthy to prevent a completion from Mahomes. — Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 Yes, accuracy and completion rate matters, but the Falcons want their quarterback to get them in and out of the huddle, operate the audibles and effectively communicate calls to teammates. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 After completion, subject to regulatory approvals, the split is bp 43 percent, ConocoPhillips 42 percent, TPAO 15 percent. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for completion

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin complētiōn-, complētiō, from Latin complēre "to fill, make up, carry to completion" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at complete entry 1

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of completion was in 1657

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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/completion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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completion

noun
com·​ple·​tion kəm-ˈplē-shən How to pronounce completion (audio)
: the act or process of completing : the state of being complete
a job near completion

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