if it has been completed vs if it had been completed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If it has been completed' is used when referring to a situation that is still relevant in the present or future. 'If it had been completed' is used when referring to a situation that was completed in the past. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe of the completion in relation to the current situation.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 6378 views

if it has been completed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a situation that is still relevant in the present or future.

This phrase is used to talk about a completed action that has relevance to the present or future. It indicates that the completion of the action is recent or ongoing.

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And if it has been completed, what effects has it had?
This item cannot be completed if it is thereby possible to identify a natural person.
DETAILS OF TAKEOVER DECLARATION IF COMPLETED IF DESTINED FOR STORAGE
For that purpose, it shall take account of these periods as if they had been completed under its own legislation.
The corresponding boxes do not need to be completed if it is the intention to make an authorised discharge at sea.
If it is completed by the company, masters should satisfy themselves with their companies that their details are correctly registered with MSCHOA.
Adjuvant taxane therapy was allowed only if it was completed at least 12 months prior to study entry.
The projected pipeline - if it is completed according to plan - means a major departure from the commitment to which lip-service is so often paid in climate discussions.
But what we have here are really curves which form circles of unequal diameter if completed by imagination.
But if completed as currently projected in official documents and media speculation, Palestinians would be living in several enclaves which are not connected and are isolated from the outside world.
Not required if completed electronically and transmitted to coastal State by e-mail.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the Commission is discussing this issue right now but it will be very surprising if its work is completed today.
An attestation of equivalence shall be valid only if it is duly completed and authenticated by one of the agencies referred to in Annex I.
If it can be completed, Doha will deliver a good outcome not only for Europe, but also for the whole world economy.
If it's not completed in the next 12 hours, years of research will be lost.
Periods of insurance completed in Switzerland shall be taken into account in the same way as if they had been completed in the State of origin.
If it was completed, it wasn't completed by me.
An expression of interest will be deemed admissible only if duly completed.
It shall be valid only if the boxes have been properly completed and if it has been stamped in accordance with the instructions printed on it.
To be completed if the claim for family benefits must be submitted to a French institution and if it concerns a person undergoing practical vocational training.

Alternatives:

if it is completed
if it has been finished

if it had been completed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a situation that was completed in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a completed action that has no relevance to the present or future. It indicates that the completion of the action is in the past.

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This item cannot be completed if it is thereby possible to identify a natural person.
DETAILS OF TAKEOVER DECLARATION IF COMPLETED IF DESTINED FOR STORAGE
For that purpose, it shall take account of these periods as if they had been completed under its own legislation.
And if it has been completed, what effects has it had?
The corresponding boxes do not need to be completed if it is the intention to make an authorised discharge at sea.
If it is completed by the company, masters should satisfy themselves with their companies that their details are correctly registered with MSCHOA.
Adjuvant taxane therapy was allowed only if it was completed at least 12 months prior to study entry.
The projected pipeline - if it is completed according to plan - means a major departure from the commitment to which lip-service is so often paid in climate discussions.
But what we have here are really curves which form circles of unequal diameter if completed by imagination.
But if completed as currently projected in official documents and media speculation, Palestinians would be living in several enclaves which are not connected and are isolated from the outside world.
Not required if completed electronically and transmitted to coastal State by e-mail.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the Commission is discussing this issue right now but it will be very surprising if its work is completed today.
An attestation of equivalence shall be valid only if it is duly completed and authenticated by one of the agencies referred to in Annex I.
If it can be completed, Doha will deliver a good outcome not only for Europe, but also for the whole world economy.
If it's not completed in the next 12 hours, years of research will be lost.
Periods of insurance completed in Switzerland shall be taken into account in the same way as if they had been completed in the State of origin.
If it was completed, it wasn't completed by me.
An expression of interest will be deemed admissible only if duly completed.
It shall be valid only if the boxes have been properly completed and if it has been stamped in accordance with the instructions printed on it.
To be completed if the claim for family benefits must be submitted to a French institution and if it concerns a person undergoing practical vocational training.

Alternatives:

if it was completed
if it had been finished

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if it has been completed vs if it had been completed