Finishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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finishing

 

[ ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

end of a race or competition

The finishing of the marathon was a moment of triumph for the runner.

Synonyms

completion, conclusion, end

Examples of usage

  • He sprinted to the finishing line.
  • The crowd cheered as the athletes approached the finishing.
Context #2 | Verb

completing a task or activity

Finishing the project ahead of schedule was a great achievement.

Synonyms

accomplishing, completing, concluding

Examples of usage

  • She was focused on finishing her homework before dinner.
  • He is known for finishing his work with precision and efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "finishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acabamento

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

🇩🇪 Fertigstellung

🇮🇩 penyelesaian

🇺🇦 завершення

🇵🇱 wykończenie

🇯🇵 仕上げ (しあげ)

🇫🇷 finition

🇪🇸 acabado

🇹🇷 bitirme

🇰🇷 마무리

🇸🇦 إنهاء

🇨🇿 dokončení

🇸🇰 dokončenie

🇨🇳 完成 (wánchéng)

🇸🇮 dokončanje

🇮🇸 frágang

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასრულება

🇦🇿 bitirmə

🇲🇽 acabado

Word origin

The word 'finishing' originates from the verb 'finish', which has its roots in Old French 'finir' and Latin 'finire', both meaning 'to end'. Over time, 'finishing' has come to be associated with the completion or conclusion of a task, activity, or event.

See also: finished, finisher, finishes, refinisher, unfinished.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,297 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.