finishing

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The final stage or process of completing something, especially in manufacturing or construction.
    • The finishing of the house took longer than expected.
    • The finishing of the race was exciting to watch.
    • She specializes in the finishing of wooden furniture.
adjective
  1. Relating to the final stage or touch of a process.
    • The finishing line was just ahead.
    • He added the finishing touches to the cake.
    • She applied the finishing coat of paint.
verb
  1. Present participle of finish: the act of bringing something to an end.
    • She is finishing her homework right now.
    • He was finishing his meal when the phone rang.
    • They are finishing the construction of the new bridge.
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