Finishing

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of completing or concluding something.

The finishing of the project took longer than expected.

A technique or process that enhances the appearance or quality of something.

The furniture has a beautiful varnish as part of its finishing.

The final stage or outcome of a race or competition.

The finishing of the marathon was thrilling as the crowd cheered.

verb

The present participle of finish, meaning to complete or to bring to an end.

She is finishing her homework before dinner.

To execute the final steps of a task or project.

He is finishing the details on the report.

To give the final touches or enhancements to something.

They are finishing the paint job on the house.

Derived from the verb 'finish', which comes from Middle English 'fineshen', from Old French 'finir', from Latin 'finire' meaning 'to end, limit'.

finishing touch

A small addition that improves the overall look or quality.

finishing school

An institution for teaching socially acceptable behavior and etiquette.

finishing line

The line at the end of a race; the point at which something ends.

finish

To complete or bring something to an end.

final

Last in a series or at the end of something.

completion

The action or process of finishing something.

To finish off in a definitive manner.

I'm just about done; I’ll be finishing this project tonight.

To achieve something successfully, especially in a competitive or challenging context.

He really finished strong in the race, passing several runners in the last lap.