full complement

Frequency: 8.216.4 per million words

the complete number of people or things needed

complementADJECTIVE + NOUN (total number that makes a group complete)

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full

Examples (10)

  • We've taken our full complement of trainees this year.
  • The aircraft carrier sailed with its full complement of 5,000 sailors and marines.
  • The hospital is finally operating with a full complement of nursing staff.
  • Once the new software is installed, the system will have its full complement of features.
  • The research team has now reached its full complement of specialists.
  • The deluxe chess set comes with a full complement of hand-carved pieces.
  • The fire station is not at its full complement due to recent retirements.
  • A full complement of senators is required for the vote to proceed.
  • The orchestra will perform with its full complement of over one hundred musicians.
  • The expedition set off with a full complement of supplies and equipment.