completing
kəmˈpliːtɪŋ
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Definition of completing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
complementaryRareserving to make something whole or perfectRare
  • The completing piece of the puzzle was found.
complementary integrative supplementary
2.
finishing roleRareserving to finish somethingRare
  • The completing touches were added to the painting..
concluding finishing
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Origin of completing

Latin, complere (to fill up)

Terms with completing included in their meaning

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competition
close to completing a race or competition
gaming
extra points given for completing special tasks
instruction
brief guide on completing a specific task
continuous
completing an activity without interruption
deadlines
latest allowed span for completing something
success
successful in reaching goals or completing tasks
completion
completing a task or reaching a goal
payment method
paid for completing a specific task or project

Examples of completing in a sentence

  • Her completing remarks brought clarity to the discussion.
  • The completing phase of the project took longer than expected.
  • She added the completing details to her report.

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  1. French:complétant, terminatif, ...
  2. German:ergänzend, abschließend, ...
  3. Italian:complementare, completante, ...
  4. Spanish:complementario, finalizante, ...
  5. Portuguese:complementar, conclusivo, ...
  6. Chinese:补全的, 完成的, ...
  7. Japanese:完成させる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكْمِيلِي, مُكَمِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשְׁלִים, מַשְׁלִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:завершающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завершальний, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरक, समाप्त करने वाला, ...
complete
kəmˈplit

Definition of complete - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
finish taskfinish making or doing
  • She will complete the project next week..
accomplish finalize
2.
creationmake something whole or entire
  • The final piece completed the puzzle.
conclude finalize finish

Adjective

1.
fully constitutedhaving all necessary parts
  • The set comes complete with batteries..
entire total whole
2.
concludedfinished, ended
  • The building project is complete..
concluded finished
3.
uttertotal, absolute
  • He felt a complete sense of relief..
absolute entire
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Expressions with complete

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set with everything needed for use or enjoyment
This is the complete package for your new computer.
including a specific additional feature
The house is complete with a swimming pool.
person who acts extremely crazy or foolish
Everyone thinks he's a complete nutter after that stunt.
include all necessary or expected parts or features
The toy comes complete with batteries and instructions.
bring something to a full and finished state
They worked hard to complete the circle on the project.
in a state of total disorder or chaos
After the merger, it's a complete shambles in the accounting department.

Origin of complete

Latin, complere (to fill up)

Examples of complete in a sentence

  • They will complete the renovation by June.
  • She completed the painting with a few brush strokes.
  • He completed the project ahead of schedule.
  • He completed the throw to his teammate.
  • They completed the play with precision.
  • She completed the survey with accurate details.

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  1. French:terminer, complet, ...
  2. German:abschließen, komplett, ...
  3. Italian:finire, completo, ...
  4. Spanish:terminar, completo, ...
  5. Portuguese:completar, completo, ...
  6. Chinese:完成, 齐全的, ...
  7. Japanese:完成する, 完全な, ...
  8. Arabic:أَكْمَلَ, كَامِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשְׁלִים, מָלֵא, ...
  10. Russian:закончить, комплектный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завершити, комплектний, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरा करना, पूरा, ...
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