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   Com·plete

   /kəmˈplēt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having all the necessary or appropriate parts: "a complete list of courses offered by the college"
   • ▪ entire; full: "I only managed one complete term at school" Similar entirewholefulltotalintactuncutunshortenedunabridgedcomprehensiveOpposite incomplete
   • ▪ having run its full course; finished: "the restoration of the chapel is complete" Similar finishedendedconcludedcompletedfinalizedaccomplishedachievedfulfilleddischargedsettleddoneinformal:wrapped upsewn uppolished offsorted outrare:effectuatedOpposite unfinished
   • 2. (often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total: "a complete ban on smoking" Similar absoluteout-and-oututtertotalrealoutrightdownrightthoroughgoingthoroughpositiveproperveritableprizeperfectconsummateunqualifiedunmitigatedsheerrankinveteratecongenitaldyed-in-the-wooltrue bluein every respectfull-boreinformal:deep-dyedrightfairarchaic:arrantrare:right-downapodicticOpposite partial
   • ▪ skilled at every aspect of a particular activity; consummate: humorous "his range of skills made him the complete footballer"

   verb

   • 1. finish making or doing: "he completed his Ph.D. in 1983" Similar finishedendedconcludedcompletedfinalizedaccomplishedachievedfulfilleddischargedsettleddoneinformal:wrapped upsewn uppolished offsorted outrare:effectuatedfinishendconcludebring to a conclusionfinalizewind upconsummatebring to fruitioncrowncapset the seal oninformal:wrap upsew uppolish offsort outOpposite unfinishedgive up
   • ▪ conclude the sale of a property: British "you may find yourself in a position where you have to wait for your purchaser to complete, whereas your new home is ready"
   • ▪ (of a quarterback) successfully throw (a forward pass) to a receiver: "he completed 12 of 16 passes for 128 yards"
   • 2. make (something) whole or perfect: "he only needed one thing to complete his happiness" Similar finish offround offtop offmake perfectperfectcrowncapcomplementadd the finishing touch toadd the final touch to
   • ▪ write the required information on (a form or questionnaire): "please complete the attached forms" Similar fill infill outfill upanswer

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French complet or Latin completus, past participle of complere ‘fill up, finish, fulfill’, from com- (expressing intensive force) + plere ‘fill’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. completer noun

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   The meaning of COMPLETE is having all necessary parts, elements, or steps. How to use complete in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Complete.

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   COMPLETE meaning: 1. to make whole or perfect: 2. to write all the details asked for on a form or other document…. Learn more.

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   Complete definition: having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full. See examples of COMPLETE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › completeComplete - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Complete means that something is finished, or has all of its necessary parts. When the mechanic hands you your keys, you hope that the work on your car is complete, and he hasn't left out a few important pieces of your engine.

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   Definition of complete adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPLETE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jul 8, 2016 · complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts, fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. perfect emphasizes not ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPLETE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   complete verb [T] (FINISH) A2. to finish doing or making something: The palace took 15 years to complete. She will complete her studies in France. More examples. Fewer examples. The project was completed well within budget.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCOMPLETE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts, fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. perfect emphasizes not ...

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › completeComplete - definition of complete by The Free Dictionary

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    1. To bring to a finish or an end: She has completed her studies. 2. To make whole, with all necessary elements or parts: A second child would complete their family. Fill in the blanks to complete the form. 3. Football To throw (a forward pass) that is caught in bounds by a receiver.

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    Complete definition: Having all necessary or normal parts, components, or steps; entire.