Finishing - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word finishing
Brit.  |ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word finishing
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to finish

noun

- a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) (syn: coating, finish)
- the act of finishing (syn: finish)
the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause

Extra examples

She's just finishing a letter, and she'll be with you shortly.

This delay has killed our chances of finishing the project on schedule.

He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time.

The contract commits the company to finishing the bridge by next fall.

She is finishing up her qualification in marketing.

She had no valid excuse for not finishing her homework.

They had a feeling of triumph after finishing the project.

Staff members were given a bonus for finishing the project on schedule.

...intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show...

I offered the children a bribe for finishing their homework.

...management is very desirous of finishing the project on time and within budget...

...a flying attempt at finishing the work...

He paused momentarily before finishing his speech.

In the phrases “the finishing touches” and “the finished product,” “finishing” and “finished” are participles formed from the verb “finish.”

She called me and gave me a prod about finishing the report.

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