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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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Building a complete supply chain takes time, Moreno said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Some looked almost identical to the classic “toothpick grooves” of fossil humans, complete with fine parallel scratches and tapering shapes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"This is beyond being a failure. This a complete lack of proactive safeguarding for a known risk," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Still, investors need to know both sides of the argument so they can decide what to do as Elon Musk’s rocket company looks to complete its record-setting IPO later this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Sure. That makes complete sense. So you’ve been studying up?”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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