Waiting for completion vs Waiting for the completion

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Waiting for completion' is more general and can refer to waiting for any completion, while 'waiting for the completion' is more specific and refers to waiting for a particular completion. The choice between them depends on the level of specificity needed in the context.

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Waiting for completion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of waiting for something to be completed in a general sense.

Examples:

I am waiting for completion of the project.
The software is still waiting for completion of the installation process.

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All they are waiting for is completion of a teleguidance system... without which they can't target the rockets.
We are waiting for the completion of the Lisbon Treaty ratification process, and then the Commission will engage in wide consultations with all stakeholders so that we can prepare very good, widely accepted and positive initiatives.
My men accept that death will be waiting for them upon completion of our task.
It was noted that in all those cases, tactical hold in investigation corresponded to OLAF waiting for the completion of audits carried out by external firms, or no further investigation activities were conducted by OLAF.
For the particular case of resolution, waiting for the completion of default procedures over a very long period in order to set the value of derivatives could undermine the resolution timeline and objectives and could result in unnecessary disruption in financial markets.
whereas the businesses which had intended to invest in the area in question have decided that it is not worth waiting until the scheduled completion date for the new motorway,
Almost one year after the vote by the EP - and as the first reading does not have a deadline for completion - the European Parliament is still waiting for the Council to complete the codecision procedure.
And action must be taken immediately, without waiting for a grand all-encompassing plan and the completion of a system of measurement.
Nearing completion of 1-Delta. Waiting for a candidate designation.
Questionnaires were sent for completion to the sampled companies.
For completion only where Union legislation so provides.
For completion by issuing authority Signature Stamp
Action plans should include risk-based prioritisation and time frames for completion of corrective and preventive action.
To this end, the Agency and national regulatory authorities shall establish an incremental timetable including a deadline for completion.
According to our latest information, the construction works are scheduled for completion in mid-2006.
- the time limit for completion of the work.
NO EXPECTED TIME FOR COMPLETION: A QUALITY PROBLEM
The convention is scheduled for completion in the year 2000.
Box 2: Export licence: For completion by competent authorities.
It should be noted that the expected time for completion is almost never mentioned.

Alternatives:

waiting for the completion
awaiting completion
waiting for it to be completed
waiting for the task to be finished
waiting for the process to finish

Waiting for the completion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to waiting for a specific completion of a particular task or process.

Examples:

I am waiting for the completion of the report.
The team is waiting for the completion of the construction project.

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It was noted that in all those cases, tactical hold in investigation corresponded to OLAF waiting for the completion of audits carried out by external firms, or no further investigation activities were conducted by OLAF.
For the particular case of resolution, waiting for the completion of default procedures over a very long period in order to set the value of derivatives could undermine the resolution timeline and objectives and could result in unnecessary disruption in financial markets.
We are waiting for the completion of the Lisbon Treaty ratification process, and then the Commission will engage in wide consultations with all stakeholders so that we can prepare very good, widely accepted and positive initiatives.
All they are waiting for is completion of a teleguidance system... without which they can't target the rockets.
My men accept that death will be waiting for them upon completion of our task.
And action must be taken immediately, without waiting for a grand all-encompassing plan and the completion of a system of measurement.
whereas the businesses which had intended to invest in the area in question have decided that it is not worth waiting until the scheduled completion date for the new motorway,
Nearing completion of 1-Delta. Waiting for a candidate designation.
The Parties shall seek solutions to reduce the waiting times of rail transport at the common borders caused by the completion of border formalities.
Almost one year after the vote by the EP - and as the first reading does not have a deadline for completion - the European Parliament is still waiting for the Council to complete the codecision procedure.
Switzerland shall notify Euratom the completion of the Swiss internal approval procedures.
The cattle cars were waiting for us.
Something special's waiting for you.
The patient is waiting for surgery.
Still waiting for the bacterial DNA results.
Keeps waiting for publishers to reply.
Time out waiting for server interaction.
Cannot save when waiting for a defense.
The rescue bird waiting for orders.
There's no waiting for a second.

Alternatives:

waiting for completion
awaiting the completion
waiting for it to be completed
waiting for the task to be finished
waiting for the process to finish

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Waiting for completion vs Waiting for the completion