completion
noun
com·ple·tion
kəm-ˈplē-shən 
1
: the act or process of completing
his completion of graduate school
2
: the quality or state of being complete
Her second novel is near completion.
3
: a completed forward pass in football
Examples of completion in a Sentence
He will receive his degree upon completion of his studies.
The quarterback has 11 completions in 20 attempts for 80 yards.
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Loftis: After throwing for more than 1,000 yards in five games in 2023 for the Blue Devils, Loftis’ first action in front of the 49ers’ faithful started with the opening snaps of the team period and culminated in seven completions on 11 attempts.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
The board can address these priorities through implementation of good governance, adoption of a strategic budget, completion of a master facilities plan, and effective communication with stakeholders.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Burroughs said the commission wasn’t certain on when the project would reach completion given the state of inflation and supply chains.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
The thing is, that phrase indicates closure, completion.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
The board can address these priorities through implementation of good governance, adoption of a strategic budget, completion of a master facilities plan, and effective communication with stakeholders.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Burroughs said the commission wasn’t certain on when the project would reach completion given the state of inflation and supply chains.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
The thing is, that phrase indicates closure, completion.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for completion
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/completion. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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completion
noun
com·ple·tion
kəm-ˈplē-shən
: the act or process of completing : the state of being complete
a job near completion
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