noun

completion

kuhm-PLEE-shuhn/kəmˈpliːʃn/

The bringing of an undertaking to its intended end.

The gardener brings the path to completion by fitting its final paving stone.

A gardener places the final paving stone into the sole remaining square gap of a short garden path, completing the surface; stone and hand contact clear.

Etymology

comLatinprobably adds emphasis

+pleLatinto fill

+tionLatinact or state

The underlying image is filling something up, with com- probably strengthening that idea. From reaching fullness, the meaning extends to bringing something to its intended end.

In context

Cian Brennan Shorts0:58

we're coming up to finishing the job now the thing is really important in Practical completion also referred to as PC is the end date of the contracts

Practical Completion Is Crucial in Construction. Here's Why!

More examples

The new library is nearing completion.
Payment is due upon completion of the repairs.
She oversees each assignment from start to completion.

Forms

completion · completions

complete verb — To bring something to its intended end.

completeness noun — The state of having all necessary parts.

Similar words

finishing: Finishing emphasizes the activity of doing the last necessary work.
conclusion: Conclusion emphasizes an ending, not necessarily a finished task.