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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.

Example Sentences

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Two judges scored the contest 99-91 in Cameron's favour with the other handing her a complete shutout at 100-90.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He had both humans and AI large language models complete a standard test for measuring creativity: Think of 10 nouns that differ as widely as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The McCloud’s salmon, trucked around Lake Shasta to complete their ocean migration, have started to come back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Campbell and colleagues had some participants in a study use ChatGPT to complete a writing assignment, and had some forgo help from the tool.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

When his list was complete, he should begin pointing to each number in turn.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock