# completion

**Pronunciation:** /kəmˈpliːʃən/ · kum-PLEE-shun

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

The act or process of finishing something.

## Examples

- The completion of the project is expected by the end of the year.
- She celebrated the successful completion of her marathon.
- We need to ensure the timely completion of all tasks.

## Synonyms

- end — The final part of something.
- finish — To bring something to an end; the end of something.
- accomplishment — Something that has been achieved successfully.
- fulfillment — The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

## Antonyms

- incompletion — The state of not being finished.
- start — The beginning of an action or process.

## Common patterns

- completion of — Indicates what is being finished. — The completion of the puzzle took him over an hour.

## Collocations

- successful completion — The successful completion of the mission was vital for national security.
- timely completion — We are working towards the timely completion of the construction.
- completion date — The completion date for the report is next Friday.

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