Completion: meaning, definitions and examples

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completion

 

[ kəmˈpliːʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

The action or process of completing or finishing something.

Synonyms

accomplishment, conclusion, fulfillment

Examples of usage

  • The completion of the project took longer than expected.
  • She received a certificate upon completion of the course.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

The act of making a pass that enables a teammate to score a goal.

Synonyms

assistance, connection, pass

Examples of usage

  • He provided an excellent assist that led to a completion in the game.
  • The quarterback's completion rate was impressive during the match.
Context #3 | Noun

in data processing

The successful transfer of data from one location to another.

Synonyms

delivery, transfer, transmission

Examples of usage

  • The system recorded a high rate of data completion without errors.
  • Ensuring data completion is crucial for the integrity of the database.

Translations

Translations of the word "completion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conclusão

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

🇩🇪 Abschluss

🇮🇩 penyelesaian

🇺🇦 завершення

🇵🇱 zakończenie

🇯🇵 完了 (kanryō)

🇫🇷 achèvement

🇪🇸 finalización

🇹🇷 tamamlanma

🇰🇷 완료 (wallyo)

🇸🇦 إنجاز (injaz)

🇨🇿 dokončení

🇸🇰 dokončenie

🇨🇳 完成 (wánchéng)

🇸🇮 dokončanje

🇮🇸 lok

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასრულება

🇦🇿 tamamlama

🇲🇽 finalización

Etymology

The word 'completion' originates from the verb 'complete', which comes from the Latin word 'completus', meaning 'full'. The concept of completion has been essential in various fields such as technology, sports, and data processing, symbolizing the finalization or accomplishment of a task or goal.

See also: complete, completed, completely, completeness, completer, completing, incomplete, incompletely, uncompleted.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,608, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.