expected to be complete vs expected to be completed

Both phrases are correct, but there is a slight difference in their meanings. 'Expected to be complete' is used when referring to something that is supposed to be finished or whole. Meanwhile, 'expected to be completed' is used when referring to an action that is supposed to be finished.

Explained by Jennifer
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: June 25, 2024

expected to be complete

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is supposed to be finished or whole.

This phrase is used when talking about a task, project, or any other entity that is expected to be finished or whole.

Examples:

The report is expected to be complete by the end of the week.
The renovation of the house is expected to be complete in two months.

Alternatives:

expected to be finished
expected to be whole
expected to be finalized
expected to be concluded
expected to be done

expected to be completed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to an action that is supposed to be finished.

This phrase is used when talking about tasks, projects, or any other actions that are expected to be finished.

Examples:

The construction work is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
The training program is expected to be completed in three weeks.

Alternatives:

expected to be finished
expected to be finalized
expected to be concluded
expected to be done
expected to be accomplished

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