completeness

noun

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 Validation rules, schema standards and completeness checks at the entry point prevent bad master data from corrupting everything downstream. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Google notes that Gemini Robotics ER 2 can classify video frame completeness with almost 60 percent accuracy. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 But at least offers submitted through the Bankrate platform are binding and conditioned only on the accuracy and completeness of a borrower’s input. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 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 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 Accessories provide completeness Throughout the visit, Charles wore the correct number of accessories for the occasion. — James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
  1. entirety
  2. wholeness
  3. fullness
Noun
  • Ormund, who has spent the entirety of the battle looking for Ulf, finally finds the dragonseed passed out in the latrine after a morning spent in Lord Footly’s kitchen getting drunk on the Footly stores of ale.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time, the Chicks will perform the album in its entirety before closing each night with favorites from across their catalog.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of entirety
Noun
  • Though the art of healing is rare, a Jedi can achieve wholeness in anything.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
  • Beirut Fragments is less a memoir of survival than one of endurance, as survival implies an intactness on the far side of catastrophe—a wholeness that often exists only in the eyes of others.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of wholeness
Noun
  • Short crown layers build lift and help create volume, which tricks the eye into seeing more density overall, and face-framing pieces create visual fullness around the face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to Slayton, sparkling water can promote a temporary feeling of fullness, particularly when enjoyed between meals or shortly before eating.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fullness

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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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