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termination

noun
ter·​mi·​na·​tion | \ ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce termination (audio) \

Definition of termination

1 : end in time or existence : conclusion the termination of life
2 : the last part of a word especially : an inflectional ending
3 : the act of terminating
4 : a limit in space or extent : bound

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Other Words from termination

terminational \ ˌtər-​mə-​ˈnā-​shnəl How to pronounce terminational (audio) , -​shə-​nᵊl \ adjective

Examples of termination in a Sentence

The law protects against unfair contract termination. the termination of a lease
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Recent Examples on the Web

No explanation was given for Dunaway’s termination. Rachel Yang, EW.com, "Faye Dunaway fired from Broadway-bound play Tea at Five," 24 July 2019 The defendant, who denied being the father, argued that the Constitution required that paternity be shown by clear and convincing evidence — the standard the Supreme Court earlier mandated for the termination of parental rights. Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, "Stephen L. Carter: Five opinions that show Justice Stevens’s greatness," 21 July 2019

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First Known Use of termination

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

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More Definitions for termination

termination

noun

English Language Learners Definition of termination

formal
: an act of ending something
US : the act of making a person leave a job : the act of firing or dismissing someone
: an operation to end a pregnancy before the mother would have given birth

termination

noun
ter·​mi·​na·​tion | \ ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce termination (audio) \

Kids Definition of termination

1 : the end of something
2 : the act of ending something

termination

noun
ter·​mi·​na·​tion | \ ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce termination (audio) \

Medical Definition of termination

: an end or ending of something especially : a distal end of an anatomical part

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