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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In his seventh start since Penn State lost Drew Allar to an injury, Grunkemeyer completed 23 of 34 passes, setting career bests for completions and attempts.
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CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
The laser restoration is scheduled for completion in early 2026.
—CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun had 66 passing yards on three completions.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The first of those completions went to tight end Travis Kelce, who caught it for 6 yards.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
The laser restoration is scheduled for completion in early 2026.
—CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun had 66 passing yards on three completions.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The first of those completions went to tight end Travis Kelce, who caught it for 6 yards.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 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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