Finishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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finishing
[ ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ ]
end of a race or competition
The finishing of the marathon was a moment of triumph for the runner.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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finishing |
Often used in the context of adding the final touches or completing the last steps of a task or process.
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end |
A general term used to signify the final point of something. It can be applied in various formal and informal settings.
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conclusion |
Typically used to refer to the end result or summary of an argument, event, or process.
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completion |
Used in formal or professional contexts to indicate that something is fully done and all parts are finalized.
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Examples of usage
- He sprinted to the finishing line.
- The crowd cheered as the athletes approached the finishing.
completing a task or activity
Finishing the project ahead of schedule was a great achievement.
Synonyms
accomplishing, completing, concluding.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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finishing |
To describe the act of bringing something to an end, often with a sense of wrapping up, like an artistic work or a task at hand.
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completing |
Implying that all parts of something are done, leaving it whole or finished, often used in formal or task-oriented scenarios.
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concluding |
Used to indicate bringing a process or action to an end, often in the context of events, meetings, or discussions.
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accomplishing |
Used when successfully achieving a particular goal or task, especially when it required effort, skill, or courage.
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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
- finalização
- término
🇮🇳 समाप्ति
🇩🇪 Fertigstellung
- Abschluss
- Beendigung
🇮🇩 penyelesaian
🇺🇦 завершення
🇵🇱 wykończenie
🇯🇵 仕上げ (しあげ)
🇫🇷 finition
- achèvement
- finition
🇪🇸 acabado
- finalización
- terminación
🇹🇷 bitirme
🇰🇷 마무리
🇸🇦 إنهاء
🇨🇿 dokončení
🇸🇰 dokončenie
🇨🇳 完成 (wánchéng)
🇸🇮 dokončanje
🇮🇸 frágang
🇰🇿 аяқтау
🇬🇪 დასრულება
🇦🇿 bitirmə
🇲🇽 acabado
- finalización
- terminación
Etymology
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.