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Definition of completion

completion

/kəmˈpliː.ʃən/
com · ple · tion
Adverb:completely
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Plural:completions
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Adjective:complete
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completion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of finishing something, or the state of being finished and whole.

Example

"The construction of the new library is scheduled for completion by the end of the autumn semester."

2

British The final stage in the legal transfer of ownership of real estate, when the transaction is finalized, the purchase money is paid, and the buyer takes legal possession.

Example

"Once the contracts are exchanged, the solicitors will set a formal date for completion."

3

North American In gridiron football, a forward pass that is successfully caught by an eligible receiver.

Example

"The quarterback threw twenty-four completions in thirty attempts during the championship game."

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• Nearby Words

complete
completely
completeness
completion
complex
complexion
complexioned

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin completionem, meaning 'a fulfilling,' a noun of action from the past participle stem of complere ('to fill up, fulfill, or finish'), formed from com- (expressing intensive force) and plere ('to fill').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Completion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/completion
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