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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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Soft, crisp, chewy, dense, shattering, pully: the way these sensations play against one another is often what makes a dish feel complete.

From Salon

Tasks that took entire teams, and months to complete, will be crunched down to a few minutes, with success measured on metrics we can’t imagine today.

From The Wall Street Journal

When The Times contacted the Sheriff’s Department this week, a spokesperson emailed the agency’s complete shooting numbers the following day.

From Los Angeles Times

The charity Care4Calais said it completed its final clothing distribution at the barracks on Sunday.

From BBC

The investigation report is not expected to be completed before March.

From BBC