Explanation at your level:
Completion means 'finished.' If you finish your homework, that is the completion of your homework. It is a big word for a small idea: being done!
When you work on something, you start at the beginning. When you reach the end, that is completion. We use this word when a project is finally ready.
Completion is a noun used to describe the state of having finished a task. For example, 'The completion of the new bridge took two years.' It is common in formal reports.
In professional contexts, completion implies that all requirements have been met. It is often used in collocations like 'project completion' or 'successful completion of the course.'
Completion denotes the finality of a process. It suggests that not only is the work finished, but the objectives have been fulfilled. It is often used in legal and architectural contexts to denote a formal handover.
Etymologically, completion signifies the 'filling up' of a void or a requirement. It is used in sophisticated discourse to describe the culmination of long-term strategic goals, often implying a sense of wholeness or perfection in the final result.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- Completion means finishing.
- It is a noun.
- Used in business.
- Rhymes with mention.
Hey there! Let's talk about completion. At its heart, this word is all about the finish line. Whether you are building a Lego set, finishing a school essay, or waiting for a new road to be finished, you are talking about completion.
Think of it as the moment where 'work in progress' turns into 'done.' It is a very satisfying noun because it represents the end of effort. When something reaches completion, it means all the parts are there and everything is in its right place.
The word completion has a rich history that goes back to the Latin word complere, which means 'to fill up' or 'to finish.' It is made of two parts: com- (meaning 'together' or 'completely') and plere (meaning 'to fill').
Over centuries, the word evolved through Old French before entering English. It is a cousin to words like 'complete' and 'plenty.' It is fascinating to see how a word that once meant 'filling up a container' grew to mean 'finishing a complex task' in our modern lives.
You will hear completion used in both formal business settings and daily life. In business, you might hear about the completion of a contract or the completion of a project. It sounds professional and precise.
In casual conversation, we often use it to talk about milestones. You might say, 'I am looking forward to the completion of my exams.' It is a versatile word that fits almost anywhere you need to describe a final state.
While 'completion' itself is a formal noun, it is closely linked to phrases about finishing. 1. Bring to completion: To finish something. 2. Near completion: Almost done. 3. Reach completion: To finally finish. 4. Prior to completion: Before finishing. 5. Course completion: Finishing a class.
Completion is a non-count noun in most contexts. You usually don't say 'a completion' unless you are referring to a specific instance of a task. The stress falls on the second syllable: com-PLE-tion.
In IPA, it is /kəmˈpliːʃən/. It rhymes with words like mention, attention, and convention. It is a classic example of the '-tion' suffix, which turns verbs into nouns.
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'plenty'.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'shun' sound at the end.
Similar to UK, slightly flatter vowels.
Common Errors
- stressing the first syllable
- swallowing the 'sh' sound
- mispronouncing the 'ple' part
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
easy
easy
easy
easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Avanzado
Grammar to Know
Noun suffixes
-tion
Examples by Level
The work is at completion.
The work is done.
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The house is near completion.
We celebrate the completion of the project.
He finished the completion of his report.
The completion date is Friday.
Is the completion of the task hard?
I am happy about the completion.
She checked the completion status.
The completion was fast.
The building is nearing completion.
He received a certificate upon completion.
The project reached completion yesterday.
We expect completion by next month.
The completion of the tunnel was difficult.
They are planning the completion ceremony.
Completion of the form is required.
The task is close to completion.
The successful completion of the merger was announced.
We are awaiting the final completion report.
The completion of the training is mandatory.
She was proud of the project's completion.
The timeline for completion is tight.
Completion of the degree takes four years.
He oversaw the completion of the park.
The project is scheduled for completion in May.
The completion of the acquisition marks a new era.
Architects supervised the final stages of completion.
His thesis is currently awaiting completion.
The completion of the investigation provided answers.
They focused on the timely completion of the task.
The completion of the circuit allows power flow.
We require the completion of all safety protocols.
The completion of the restoration was breathtaking.
The completion of the manuscript was a lifelong ambition.
The project reached its completion after a decade of labor.
The formal completion of the treaty was signed today.
The completion of the structure reflects true craftsmanship.
Her work is nearing its ultimate completion.
The completion of the mission was critical.
The completion of the study yielded significant data.
He dedicated his life to the completion of the project.
Colocaciones comunes
Idioms & Expressions
"bring to completion"
to finish
We will bring the project to completion.
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Easily Confused
similar root
completeness is state, completion is action
The completeness of the set vs the completion of the task.
Sentence Patterns
The completion of [noun] is [adj].
The completion of the work is near.
Familia de palabras
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Relacionado
How to Use It
7
Formality Scale
Errores comunes
Completeness means being whole; completion means finishing.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a finish line flag.
Native Speakers
Use it in business reports.
Cultural Insight
Used in building projects.
Grammar Shortcut
It is a noun.
Say It Right
Stress the second syllable.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it as a verb.
Did You Know?
It comes from Latin.
Study Smart
Use it with 'near'.
Professional
Use in emails.
Articles
Usually 'the' completion.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Com-ple-tion: Come and see the plan's completion.
Visual Association
A runner crossing the finish line.
Word Web
Desafío
Use the word in a sentence today.
Origen de la palabra
Latin
Original meaning: to fill up
Contexto cultural
None
Used often in construction and project management.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Work
- project completion
- date of completion
- successful completion
Conversation Starters
"When is the completion of your project?"
"Are you near completion?"
"What is the completion date?"
"How was the completion of your course?"
"Do you like the feeling of completion?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a project nearing completion.
Describe a time you felt the completion of a task.
What goals are you working toward completion?
How does completion make you feel?
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasNo, complete is the verb.
Ponte a prueba
The project is near ___.
Completion means finished.
Which means finished?
Completion is the end.
Completion means starting something.
It means finishing.
Word
Significado
Synonyms match.
Subject-Verb-Object.
The ___ of the bridge was delayed.
Context refers to finishing.
Which is a synonym for completion?
Conclusion is the end.
Completion is a verb.
It is a noun.
We await the ___ of the contract.
Contracts reach completion.
What does completion imply?
It implies the end.
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Summary
Completion is the satisfying state of finishing what you started.
- Completion means finishing.
- It is a noun.
- Used in business.
- Rhymes with mention.
Memory Palace
Imagine a finish line flag.
Native Speakers
Use it in business reports.
Cultural Insight
Used in building projects.
Grammar Shortcut
It is a noun.
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