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 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, 15 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 Their clarity and completeness will directly affect the quality of diagnostics. Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 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 Accessories provide completeness Throughout the visit, Charles wore the correct number of accessories for the occasion. James Powel, USA Today, 5 May 2026 Animation requires a director to hold a scene in their head, in various stages of completeness, for much longer than in live-action. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026 Then in February 2014, the FCC released a set of new rules for television closed captioning that address quality standards for accuracy, synchronicity, program completeness, and the placement of closed captions on the screen. Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • O’Hara, who played spoiled, eccentric housewife Moira Rose, and Elliott, who played quirky town mayor Roland Schitt, shared the screen for the entirety of the series.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • The country is also big enough that even thirty per cent of the population—around a hundred million people—is equivalent to the entirety of many other sizable nations.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • The Princess argues that childhood is not just a stage but a state of being where mind, body, and spirit exist together, a wholeness often lost in adulthood.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness.
    Eli Raphael, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Styles like feed-in braids, braided top knots, and cornrow bobs can create the illusion of fullness without stressing fragile strands.
    Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
  • Avocado Toast on Whole-Grain Bread Avocados contain fiber and healthy fats that promote fullness.
    Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 June 2026

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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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