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 Track data completeness scores, drift metrics and validation pass rates weekly, not just task percentages. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The spiritual fact of our completeness in God dismantles the cycle and opens the door to renewal. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 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
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Noun
  • Crosby played the entirety of the Dolphins’ last drive of the first half (Miami kicked a field goal) and the opening drive of the second half (quarterback Malik Willis scrambled for a touchdown to Crosby’s side).
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This will be true for nearly the entirety of the Sacramento Valley.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Holiness is wholeness— the unbroken reality God beholds in His own reflection.
    Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Though the art of healing is rare, a Jedi can achieve wholeness in anything.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Hargitay, who is best known for her short styles as Detective Olivia Benson, went for a longer length to host the Emmys, adding a few inches to her brunette bob with clip-in and tape-in extensions for length and fullness.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Over the fullness of a season, Ollie Watkins, Jackson’s predecessor, was a reliable goalscorer, consistently hitting at least 15 goals.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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

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