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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Scheduled for completion in summer 2027, the expansion will support annual production of up to 150 upper stages. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

With the offense reeling and needing confidence after halftime, Craig opened the third quarter with a beautiful 67-yard completion to Jordan Dwyer on the second offensive snap of the half. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

For the right project, incorporating EB-5 alongside appropriate oversight, experienced professionals and strong compliance procedures could help developers navigate a challenging financing environment and move projects toward completion. — Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The Broncos had as many quarterback hits — 17 — in their 17-14 overtime win against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night as Bo Nix had completions against the reigning Super Bowl champions. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin complētiōn-, complētiō, from Latin complēre "to fill, make up, carry to completion" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at complete entry 1

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing completion

• near completion

Rhymes for completion

• accretion
• concretion
• deletion
• depletion
• excretion
• repletion
• secretion
• carburetion
• grecian
• hypersecretion

Kids Definition

completion

noun

com·​ple·​tion kəm-ˈplē-shən 

: the act or process of completing : the state of being complete

a job near completion