completion date

/kəmˈpliːʃən deɪt/
the scheduled or actual date when a task or project is finished

The completion date for the construction project is set for next month.

This means the project is expected to be finished by that date.


Business
formal

the date when a project, task, or obligation is officially finished or completed

The contract specifies a completion date of December 31st.

This means the work must be finished by that date to meet the agreement.

Often used in contracts, project management, and legal documents to set deadlines.

Law
formal

the date when a legal or financial obligation is fulfilled

The loan's completion date was delayed due to regulatory approvals.

This means the finalization of the loan agreement was postponed.

Common in legal and financial contexts to mark the end of a process.

Collocations

set a completion dateto officially decide when something will be finishedmiss the completion dateto fail to finish something by the scheduled date

Related Phrases

due datephrase
a date by which something must be completed
deadlinephrase
a fixed time by which something must be finished

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

Use 'completion date' in professional or legal settings. For casual contexts, 'deadline' is more common.

Gold Rule

Contractual Importance

In contracts, the completion date is legally binding, so ensure it is realistic and clearly defined.

Word Origin

Derived from 'completion' (the act of finishing) + 'date' (a specific day). Common in business and legal contexts.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts like contracts, project plans, and legal documents. Avoid using it for informal or casual deadlines.

Word Breakdown

completion
the act of finishing something
root
+
date
a specific day
root
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