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has successfully finished
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has successfully finished" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone has completed a task or project with success. Example: "She has successfully finished her thesis, and now she is preparing for her defense."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Science
Academia
Wiki
Alternative expressions(20)
is already finalized
has been transported
will be considered
has been honored
will present
is on track to be finalized
had been completed
has now ended
has successfully preserved
has been deteriorated
is going to be presented
will be revised
will be permitted
will be handed in
has been redeployed
is arranged for
has been executed
will be disseminating
will be followed
has come into effect
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
7 human-written examples
For example, a geriatric psychiatry fellow who has successfully finished four years of a general psychiatry residency in Massachusetts must be licensed prior to commencing clinical training at Stanford.
Academia
Scooba uses a series of lights and chimes to let you know it has successfully finished cleaning.
News & Media
This testbed, which was named V-MAN (vehicular environment simulation with Matlab and NS2), has successfully finished three simulation works [17, 18] in VANETs for our team.
The company also said it has successfully finished twice as many missions than any other U.S. launch provider since the beginning of 2017.
News & Media
A team of researchers at Freie Universität Berlin has roboticized a conventional VW Passat [homepage in English], which has successfully finished trial runs in central Berlin "several times" over the last weekend without causing an accident.
News & Media
He pointed to the recently completed OASIS Senior Center, the Bonita Canyon Sports Park and other projects that his team has successfully finished.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
53 human-written examples
90% of participants have successfully finished this quite extensive training.
She is reported to have successfully finished her third year and had only one year to graduate from the typical four-year engineering programme.
News & Media
Having successfully finished that demo, I assumed the French demo would be similar, and once again wondered why there was a need to schedule two.
News & Media
Even if you've successfully finished, there's some interesting stats about the 200-plus solvers at the convention where this was given as a challenge, as well as the blazing fast speed of the fastest solver (who has constructed puzzles).
News & Media
Students who have successfully finished the fourth level have, ideally, acquired all knowledge and skills to practice their profession fully and independently.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When writing academic papers, consider using more formal alternatives such as "has achieved completion" depending on the context and tone of the publication.
Common error
Avoid using additional adverbs that duplicate the meaning of "successfully". For instance, "has successfully completely finished" is redundant because "successfully" already implies completion.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has successfully finished" functions as a verb phrase indicating the completion of an action with a positive outcome. As Ludwig confirms, it is grammatically correct. The examples show it used across various contexts to denote that a task, project, or activity has been brought to a successful end.
Frequent in
News & Media
30%
Science
30%
Wiki
20%
Less common in
Academia
10%
Formal & Business
5%
Encyclopedias
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "has successfully finished" is a grammatically sound phrase used to emphasize the successful completion of a task or project. Ludwig confirms its correctness and showcases its usage across diverse contexts, primarily in news, science, and academic domains. While generally neutral to professional in tone, it is advisable to avoid redundancy in phrasing. Alternatives include "has completed successfully" or "has achieved completion", depending on the desired level of formality.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
has completed successfully
Reorders the adverb and verb for a slightly different emphasis.
has achieved completion
Uses a more formal tone by employing "achieved" and "completion".
has finalized successfully
Substitutes "finished" with "finalized", implying a conclusive end.
has effectively concluded
Replaces "successfully finished" with a focus on the effective conclusion.
has brought to fruition
More idiomatic and emphasizes the realization of a plan or project.
has managed to complete
Emphasizes the effort or difficulty overcome in finishing.
has carried out successfully
Focuses on the execution and successful outcome of a task.
has duly completed
Adds a sense of obligation or correctness to the completion.
has proficiently accomplished
Highlights the skill and competence involved in the accomplishment.
has expertly executed
Implies a high level of skill and precision in the completion.
FAQs
How can I use "has successfully finished" in a sentence?
You can use "has successfully finished" to describe the completion of a task or project. For example, "The team "has successfully finished" the project ahead of schedule."
What are some alternatives to "has successfully finished"?
Some alternatives include "has completed successfully", "has achieved completion", or "has finalized successfully".
Is it correct to say "has successfully completed" instead of "has successfully finished"?
Yes, "has successfully completed" is a valid alternative. While the meanings are similar, "finished" implies bringing something to an end, whereas "completed" implies bringing something to a state of perfection or wholeness.
What is the difference between "has finished" and "has successfully finished"?
"Has finished" simply indicates that something is done. Adding "successfully" emphasizes that the task was completed well or as intended. For instance, "He has finished the race" vs. "He "has successfully finished" the race, achieving a personal best."
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
4.4/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested