completeness

noun

Definition of completenessnext
as in entirety
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification the completeness of my respect for the theory of relativity is in no way diminished by the incompleteness of my understanding of the details

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Recent Examples of completeness The spiritual fact of our completeness in God dismantles the cycle and opens the door to renewal. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 Deterministic algorithms ensure consistency and completeness. — Dylan Barrell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Google notes that Gemini Robotics ER 2 can classify video frame completeness with almost 60 percent accuracy. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 But at least offers submitted through the Bankrate platform are binding and conditioned only on the accuracy and completeness of a borrower’s input. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The latter skeleton set the standard with its impressive 90% completeness. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 Collectors are becoming more discerning about legal title, provenance, completeness, and rarity. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Cording points out that while other grains (and even whole grain pasta) can contribute meaningful protein, most don't match quinoa's combination of protein quality and completeness. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completeness
  1. entirety
  2. wholeness
  3. fullness
Noun
  • The room in its entirety is tasked with conditioning the work; in this sense, all the work in the museum becomes site-specific.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other cast members, such as Larry Linville and Wayne Rogers, didn’t stay for its entirety but undeniably left a lasting legacy.
    — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of entirety
Noun
  • Though the art of healing is rare, a Jedi can achieve wholeness in anything.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
  • Beirut Fragments is less a memoir of survival than one of endurance, as survival implies an intactness on the far side of catastrophe—a wholeness that often exists only in the eyes of others.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of wholeness
Noun
  • These fats, along with the fruit’s fiber, also increase satiety and promote a feeling of fullness.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Eating a variety of low-calorie foods like broccoli, asparagus, and watermelon can promote sustainable eating patterns and lasting fullness.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fullness

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“Completeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completeness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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