Words / B1

k-uh-m-PLEESHUN/kəmˈpliːʃn/

Completion is the act of finishing: on completion of the course. Complete is the verb (already in the dictionary). Finish is everyday; a completion date is common in housing and apprenticeships. Pay is due on completion of the apprenticeship.

Meaning

The act of finishing something; on completion means when it is finished.

Examples

• “Payment is due on completion of the apprenticeship.”
• “House completion is not the same as exchange of contracts.”

Good to know

on completion of + noun. Verb: complete. Housing: completion day. Apprenticeships / solicitors. Often uncountable.

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