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complete

[kuhm-pleet] / kəmˈplit /






Usage

What are other ways to say complete? The adjective complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is 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 only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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But Pusterla thinks it’s because remote workers can focus more on the task they have to complete, and their performance gives them higher pay that contributes to job satisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Araghchi urged caution, telling Iranian state media that until a complete agreement was reached on all issues, "it cannot be said with certainty that an understanding has been achieved".

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

While this kind of landscape-wide work has significantly increased in the state over the past five years, California is running out of money to complete such projects.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

"We both feel it is an extraordinary privilege and an honour - as well as a complete and utter surprise - to be recognised in this way," the duo said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The first thing I knew there was a complete circle of monkeys all around Rowdy and me.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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