Word
finishing
Phoneticsfin·ish·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
UK/fˈɪnɪʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01completing a task
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of ending or completing a job or project.
n. the act of bringing a task, project, or process to its conclusion.
“The finishing of the new bridge took much longer than the city expected.”
“The finishing of the manuscript required three months of intensive editing after the initial draft was completed.”
Usage
often used as a gerund to describe the final stage of a long process.
Synonyms
02final decorative work
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the final details, paint, or polish added to something to make it complete.
n. the final treatment or ornamentation applied to a surface or object to provide a specific appearance or protection.
“The carpenter is busy with the finishing of the wooden cabinets.”
“The high-quality finishing on the mahogany desk gave it a deep, lustrous glow that highlighted the natural grain of the wood.”
Usage
frequently appears in the phrase 'finishing touches'.
03scoring ability
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. the skill of successfully scoring a goal in a sport like football.
n. the ability of a player to successfully convert a scoring opportunity into a goal or point.
“The striker is famous for his excellent finishing in front of the goal.”
“Despite their superior ball possession, the team lost the match due to poor finishing in the final third of the pitch.”
Real-World Examples
“She represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, with the song Believe In Me, finishing in 19th place.” “I hope one day I will have my own school.”
For Azhari, finishing his degree is also about giving back, putting his engineering skills to work rebuilding the communities the war has damaged.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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