full complement
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Definition
Noun: - The complete number or amount needed to form a whole group or team: It refers to the total set of members or items required for a specific unit, such as a crew, staff, or set, to be considered complete and fully operational.
Usage
This noun is typically used to describe a group, especially in organizational, military, or crew contexts, where a specific number is required for full functionality. It is often preceded by "the" or "a" and followed by "of."
Examples
- Noun:
- The ship set sail with a full complement of officers and sailors.
- Our department finally has its full complement of staff after the new hires.
- The library's full complement of reference books is now available to the public.
Advanced Usage
- "To be at full complement": To have the complete number of required members or items.
- The battalion is now at full complement and ready for deployment.
- "To reach full complement": To achieve the complete required number.
- The research team hopes to reach its full complement by the end of the quarter.
Variants and Related Words
- Complement (n/v): As a noun, it can mean something that completes or goes well with something. As a verb, it means to add to something in a way that enhances or improves it.
- The wine is a perfect complement to the cheese. (Noun)
- The new software will complement the existing system. (Verb)
- Complementary (adj): Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize each other's qualities.
- They have complementary skills, making them a great team.
Synonyms
- Quota: A fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute.
- Allowance: An amount of something permitted.
- Contingent: A group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.
Important Note on Confusables
- Compliment (n/v): An expression of praise or admiration. This is a different word with a different meaning.
- She paid him a compliment on his presentation. (Noun)
- He complimented her on her hard work. (Verb)
Noun
- number needed to make up a whole force
- a full complement of workers