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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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“Companies are increasingly evaluating models on price per task: what it costs to complete a task, start to finish, and not price per token,” an Anthropic spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In England, this will involve a complete overhaul of the way NHS dentistry works by 2029.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“The delay was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Many fans still think of Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo’s team. Our models think that’s outdated. This may be the deepest and most complete Portugal squad we’ve seen.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the legend, the founder of the Academy had taken a complete set of World History books back in time and hidden them in some remote mountain cave.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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