completeness

Definition of completenessnext
as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification the completeness of my respect for the theory of relativity is in no way diminished by the incompleteness of my understanding of the details

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Recent Examples of completeness The latter skeleton set the standard with its impressive 90% completeness. Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Collectors are becoming more discerning about legal title, provenance, completeness, and rarity. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Data freshness, completeness, consistency and schema conformance are tracked with dedicated alerting thresholds. Lev Yatsemyrskyi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Cording points out that while other grains (and even whole grain pasta) can contribute meaningful protein, most don't match quinoa's combination of protein quality and completeness. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026 All 20 of those vendors showed some issue with accuracy or completeness in at least one of these simple tests, including nine that hallucinated patient information, 12 that recorded information incorrectly, and 17 that missed key details about discussed mental health issues. ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
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Noun
  • The entirety of pedestrian-friendly South Beach is within easy reach.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • The Loa River was commandeered in its entirety, source to mouth.
    Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • True growth happens when people give themselves permission to evolve beyond survival mode and begin leading from a place of purpose, wholeness and self-awareness.
    Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Around the globe, people are seeking a deeper understanding of the nature and source of true health or wholeness.
    Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The event begged to be examined in its longitudinal fullness.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Both black and green olives also provide fiber, which supports digestion, gut health and feelings of fullness.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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