Completion date: meaning, definitions and examples

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completion date

 

[ kəmˈpliːʃən deɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The date by which a task or project is expected to be completed.

Synonyms

deadline, due date, target date.

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Word Description / Examples
completion date

Commonly used in project management to specify the date when a particular task or project is expected to be finished.

  • The completion date for the new building is set for December 31st.
  • Please provide an updated completion date for your report.
deadline

Used to indicate a strict time limit by which something must be done, often associated with a sense of urgency or pressure.

  • The deadline for submitting the application is August 15th.
  • We're working hard to meet the deadline.
due date

Typically used in academic settings or billing cycles to show when an assignment or payment needs to be submitted.

  • The due date for the term paper is next Monday.
  • The credit card payment's due date is on the 20th of each month.
target date

Often used in planning and strategizing to refer to an aspirational date set to achieve a goal.

  • Our target date for launching the new product is November 1st.
  • Let's set a target date for completing the first phase of the project.

Examples of usage

  • Please make sure to meet the completion date for the project.
  • The completion date for the report is next Friday.
  • We need to set a realistic completion date for this task.

Translations

Translations of the word "completion date" in other languages:

🇵🇹 data de conclusão

🇮🇳 समाप्ति की तारीख

🇩🇪 Abschlussdatum

🇮🇩 tanggal penyelesaian

🇺🇦 дата завершення

🇵🇱 data ukończenia

🇯🇵 完了日

🇫🇷 date d'achèvement

🇪🇸 fecha de finalización

🇹🇷 tamamlanma tarihi

🇰🇷 완료 날짜

🇸🇦 تاريخ الإنجاز

🇨🇿 datum dokončení

🇸🇰 dátum dokončenia

🇨🇳 完成日期

🇸🇮 datum zaključka

🇮🇸 lokadagsetning

🇰🇿 аяқталу күні

🇬🇪 დასრულების თარიღი

🇦🇿 tamamlama tarixi

🇲🇽 fecha de finalización

Etymology

The term 'completion date' originated from the business world to refer to the specific date by which a task or project is expected to be finished. It is commonly used in project management, construction, and various industries to set clear timelines and expectations for deliverables. The concept of completion dates helps ensure that work is completed on schedule and within the agreed-upon timeframe, contributing to overall project success.