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term completed
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "term completed" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it in contexts where you want to indicate that a specific period or course of study has been finished. For example, "The term completed successfully allowed students to progress to the next level." Alternative expressions include "term finished" and "term concluded."
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The term "completed Jews" is now in use by some evangelical Christians and Jewish converts to describe Jews who have accepted Jesus as their savior.
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Mr Edwards has an appealing optimism and a credible interest in domestic policy, but, with not even one term completed in the Senate, he has yet to prove himself in foreign policy.
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Altogether 86 VLBW women and 101 women born at term completed the retrospective questionnaire.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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57 human-written examples
An illustrious cancer expert named David Karnofsky made a narrow point about the appropriateness of the term "complete remission".
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Oracle's Larry Ellison has acquired a reputation as a cloud computing opponent — after all, he famously called the term "complete gibberish" a few years ago.
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The term "complete" designates the fact that these problems stand or fall together: Either they are all tractable, or none of them is!
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By term, complete posterior closure is seen in 97 % of infants so only the CSP is present and the cavum vergae is absent.
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Of note, the term complete CH remission is not covered by the ICHD-3 (beta) which likely needs to be defined and adopted.
The term "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula" isn't new.
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I use the term "complete victims" to differentiate the Marshall Islands from other countries that are feeling the heat from rising sea levels.
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We ran searches without, then with, qualifier term "complete" to allow wide retrieval sensitivity.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using the phrase "term completed", ensure clarity by specifying which term is being referenced (e.g., "the first term completed").
Common error
Avoid using "term completed" without specifying the relevant period. For example, instead of saying "The project was delayed after the term completed", specify "The project was delayed after the spring term completed" to provide clarity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "term completed" functions primarily as a descriptor indicating the conclusion or finalization of a specific period, often in academic or contractual contexts. Ludwig confirms its usability as a phrase indicating completion.
Frequent in
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30%
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30%
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15%
Less common in
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10%
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10%
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5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "term completed" is grammatically correct and used to describe the end of a period, particularly in academic or contractual settings. Ludwig shows that although "term completed" isn't overly common, it is still valid. The phrase maintains a neutral register, making it suitable for various formal contexts, and related phrases like ""term finished"" or ""term ended"" can be used for variety.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
term finished
Replaces "completed" with "finished", maintaining a similar level of formality and directness.
term concluded
Substitutes "completed" with "concluded", suggesting a more formal or official end to the term.
term ended
Replaces "completed" with "ended", providing a simple and straightforward alternative.
course completed
Focuses on the completion of a course rather than a general term, suitable for academic contexts.
semester finished
Specifies "semester" instead of "term", appropriate for academic calendars using semesters.
assignment finished
Narrows the scope to the completion of a specific assignment, useful in educational settings.
period finalized
Emphasizes the finalization of a specific period, suitable for formal or official contexts.
mandate fulfilled
Changes to a more formal tone, implies a legal or official obligation that has been satisfied.
phase finalized
Replaces term with "phase", implying an end to a portion of a larger project or process.
stage reached
Indicates that a certain stage in a process has been achieved, providing a slightly different perspective.
FAQs
How can I use "term completed" in a sentence?
You can use "term completed" to indicate the end of a specific academic or contractual period, such as "The student successfully completed the first term" or "To leave office before my "term is completed" is opposed to every instinct in my body".
What are some alternatives to the phrase "term completed"?
Some alternatives include "term finished", "term ended", or "term concluded", depending on the desired level of formality.
Is it correct to say "term is completed"?
Yes, "term is completed" is grammatically correct. However, more common phrasing might be "term has been completed" or "the term was completed".
What is the difference between "term completed" and "completed term"?
"Term completed" emphasizes the action of finishing the term. "Completed term" acts as a noun phrase, describing a term that has been finished. For example, “"completed term"” may refer to an academic period that is over.
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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
84%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested