CEFR A2

finishing

gerund

Meaning

The act of completing or bringing something to an end.

Examples

The finishing of the house took longer than expected.
She was responsible for the finishing touches on the project.

Synonyms: completion, conclusion, termination, cessation

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finishing (A2)

gerund

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

The act of completing or bringing something to an end.

Examples

The finishing of the house took longer than expected.
She was responsible for the finishing touches on the project.
After months of work, the finishing of the novel was a relief.

How to Use finishing

finishing of (prepositional phrase): The act of completing a specific thing. — "The finishing of the report was delayed by technical issues."
finishing touches (collocation): Small details added at the end to improve appearance or quality. — "He applied the finishing touches to the cake."

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