Perhaps you’re trying to finalize some things to ensure that everything is complete. You could try writing “for completeness’ sake,” but is it the only option?
This article will explore some alternatives you might be able to use.
Other Ways to Say “For Completeness’ Sake”
- To cover every aspect
- To make sure everything is done
- For the sake of completeness
- Before we conclude
- To ensure everything is correct
- To get things right
- For the sake of rigor
- For the sake of finality
- To conclude effectively
- To round off
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- “For completeness’ sake” is a great phrase to show that you want to finish something fully.
- “To cover every aspect” works well as a formal alternative.
- You could say “to make sure everything is done” if you want something more informal.
There are plenty of great synonyms available. You should read ahead to find out the best ones and how to use them effectively.
We’ve also explained more about “for completeness’ sake” at the end. You can skip to the final section to learn more about it.
To Cover Every Aspect (Formal)
“To cover every aspect” is a great formal synonym for “for completeness’ sake.” You can use it to show that you want to complete everything possible before finishing a task.
It’s a very professional form of the idiom “dot the I’s and cross the T’s.” It’s quite common for native speakers to say it when they want to ensure they have finalized everything before handing something in.
You might want to use it in a business email when telling employees how to handle a project. If you’re their boss, you should let them know the plan to try and complete something most effectively.
We recommend using “to cover every aspect” over “for completeness’ sake” in most formal contexts. It’s more polite and professional, making it much more useful in most email contexts.
Here are a few examples showing you how it works:
Dear Joseph,
To cover every aspect, I would appreciate it if you could get the other team involved in the operation.
All the best,
Jane
We only kept it a secret to cover every aspect before you found out. Now, you have all the information you need.
To Make Sure Everything Is Done (Informal)
“To make sure everything is done” is a great informal synonym. It shows you want to finalize a task correctly before moving on to the next thing.
Generally, if you make sure to do everything, it means you check through it again. It’s similar to proofreading, allowing you to see if you’ve made any small errors you might have missed.
You can use the phrase when speaking with colleagues about a group project. If you worked on it together, you could let them know that you still want to do a few checks before moving forward.
Of course, we don’t recommend using “to make sure everything is done” in professional contexts. It’s far too conversational for that. So, you should stick with “for completeness’ sake” in these cases.
Why not check out the following examples to see how to use it:
Hey Maria,
To make sure everything is done, I’ve attached a file that runs you through the checks.
Thanks,
Bennett
We worked together to make sure everything was done before handing it in.
Is It Correct to Say “For Completeness’ Sake”?
“For completeness’ sake” is correct and acceptable. You can use it when you want to go over the last details before finalizing something.
You should always include the apostrophe after “completeness.” It is in the possessive form, as “completeness” owns the noun “sake” when written in this phrase.
Also, you may rephrase the sentence slightly. For example:
- For the sake of completeness.
Here, “completeness” is no longer in the possessive form. You do not need an apostrophe when “sake” comes first and the phrase means the same. It’s up to you to decide which is better for your writing.
If you do use “for the sake of completeness,” ensure you stick to “completeness” as the noun. Some use “completion,” but it’s too jarring here. For instance:
- Correct: For the sake of completeness, I need you all to work on this together.
- Incorrect: For the sake of completion, we need to confirm all the potential errors.
You may also use this variation:
- Just for completeness’ sake
The “just” addition adds a bit more of a casual tone to the phrase. Otherwise, the meaning is the same.
You should bookmark this page to remind yourself of the best synonyms for “for completeness’ sake.” That way, you’ll always have something to refer to when you need another alternative.