Completion — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kəm-ˈplē-shən/ com·ple·tion

Meaning & Definition of Completion

Completion (noun)

  1. the act or process of completing
  2. the quality or state of being complete
  3. a completed forward pass in football

Completion (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act of finishing something

    "The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education."

    similar: arrival, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment, implementation, realization, accomplishment, achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, success, triumph, conquest, gain, victory, win, deed, feat, performance
    opposite: nonachievement, nonsuccess, bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle, disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout, disappointment, letdown, loss, setback

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Completion

The most common words with a similar meaning to Completion:

arrival, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment, implementation, realization, accomplishment, achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, success, triumph, conquest, gain, victory, win, deed, feat, performance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Completion

Words with the opposite meaning of Completion:

nonachievement, nonsuccess, bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle, disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout, disappointment, letdown, loss, setback

Origin & Etymology of Completion

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

First known use: 1657

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Completion

Words & Phrases Containing Completion

near completion

Frequently Asked Questions about Completion

What does "Completion" mean?

"Completion" means the act or process of completing. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of completing.

What is another word for "Completion"?

Other words for "Completion" include arrival, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment, implementation and realization. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Completion" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Completion"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Completion". Common alternatives include arrival, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment, implementation, realization, accomplishment and achievement.

What is the opposite of "Completion"?

Antonyms of "Completion" include nonachievement, nonsuccess, bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle, disaster and dud.

How do you use "Completion" in a sentence?

Examples of "Completion" in a sentence: "The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.".

Is "Completion" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Completion" is a noun.

Is "Completion" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Completion" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Completion"?

"Completion" is pronounced /kəm-ˈplē-shən/ and divided into syllables as com·ple·tion.