Completion

/kəmˈpliːʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the final part of something.
The completion of the novel took several years of hard work.
the state or process of finishing something.
The completion of the project was celebrated by the entire team.
the act of bringing something to an end.
Her graduation marked the completion of her studies.
the fulfillment of a task or assignment.
The completion of the task was required by the end of the week.

Etymology

From Latin 'completio', meaning 'a filling up' or 'a conclusion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

completion date
The date by which something must be finished or delivered.
completion of a course
The successful finishing of a course of study.
incompletion
The state of not being finished or complete.

Related Words

complete
To finish making or doing something.
finish
To bring a task or activity to an end.
conclude
To bring to a close.

Slang Meanings