completion
noun
com·ple·tion
kəm-ˈplē-shən 
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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Dylan Raiola, sophomore, 6-3, 230: Face of the program and returning Nebraska freshman record-holder for passing yards and completion rate.
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Go Beyond Required Tasks Gig economy workers looking to transition into full-time roles must demonstrate value beyond task completion and position themselves as indispensable team members.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Lastly, in New York City, the Climate Museum Tower, slated for completion by 2029, will combine exhibitions focused on climate change with hospitality spaces designed to encourage longer, more contemplative engagement with urgent environmental themes.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Before the fire, the Clayborn Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated for completion in 2026.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Go Beyond Required Tasks Gig economy workers looking to transition into full-time roles must demonstrate value beyond task completion and position themselves as indispensable team members.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Lastly, in New York City, the Climate Museum Tower, slated for completion by 2029, will combine exhibitions focused on climate change with hospitality spaces designed to encourage longer, more contemplative engagement with urgent environmental themes.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Before the fire, the Clayborn Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated for completion in 2026.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/completion. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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completion
noun
com·ple·tion
kəm-ˈplē-shən
: the act or process of completing : the state of being complete
a job near completion
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