termination
noun
ter·mi·na·tion ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 
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
5
: outcome, result
terminational
ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shnəl
adjective -shə-nᵊl
Synonyms
- bound
- boundary
- cap
- ceiling
- confines
- end
- extent
- limit
- limitation
- line
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Example Sentences
The law protects against unfair contract termination. the termination of a lease an early termination of the contract The company noted over 300 terminations last quarter. Are there plans for the termination of unproductive employees?
Recent Examples on the Web The author of The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs. the FBI will share stories of a Connecticut cover up that resulted in reassignment, demotion, harassment, and threats of employment termination. 
Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 The Yonays claim the film was completed after the effective termination date of Jan. 24, 2020. Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 June 2022 Meanwhile, inmates who should be released from prison are being held beyond what should be their prison termination date. Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 4 June 2022 Summerhays in the order wrote that DHS could not scale back its use of Title 42 ahead of the official termination date. al, 28 Apr. 2022 Such an order would require the Biden Administration to continue to implement Title 42 after its scheduled termination date of May 23, for a period of time to be determined by the court. Jasmine Aguilera, Time, 27 Apr. 2022 The couple then hired an independent embryologist as the legal termination date for a pregnancy — six months — was approaching. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 Monthly rent will be $70,300 and gradually increase to $278,300 by the termination date, according to district staff. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021 Also on Thursday, leaders of the union representing city firefighters held a news conference to discuss the status of firefighters who face termination over their refusal to get vaccinated. Karen Matthews, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 The Yonays claim the film was completed after the effective termination date of Jan. 24, 2020. Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 June 2022 Meanwhile, inmates who should be released from prison are being held beyond what should be their prison termination date. Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 4 June 2022 Summerhays in the order wrote that DHS could not scale back its use of Title 42 ahead of the official termination date. al, 28 Apr. 2022 Such an order would require the Biden Administration to continue to implement Title 42 after its scheduled termination date of May 23, for a period of time to be determined by the court. Jasmine Aguilera, Time, 27 Apr. 2022 The couple then hired an independent embryologist as the legal termination date for a pregnancy — six months — was approaching. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 Monthly rent will be $70,300 and gradually increase to $278,300 by the termination date, according to district staff. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021 Also on Thursday, leaders of the union representing city firefighters held a news conference to discuss the status of firefighters who face termination over their refusal to get vaccinated. Karen Matthews, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
Phrases Containing termination
Kids Definition
termination
noun
ter·mi·na·tion ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the end of something
2
: the act of ending something
Medical Definition
termination
noun
ter·mi·na·tion ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən
: an end or ending of something
especially : a distal end of an anatomical part
termination
noun
1
as in limitation
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- limitation
- limit
- end
- confines
- boundary
- line
- extent
- bound
- cap
- ceiling
- barrier
- extremity
- terminus
- edge
- border
- margin
- verge
- fence
- wall
- fag end
- rim
- stop
- outside
- restraint
- hedge
- bar
- brim
2
as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient Synonyms & Similar Words
- demise
- dissolution
- death
- cessation
- expiration
- ending
- discontinuance
- destruction
- dispersion
- expiry
- end
- stoppage
- shutdown
- conclusion
- passing
- halt
- lapse
- close
- shutoff
- suicide
- stop
- annihilation
- finish
- decease
- surcease
- doom
- ruin
- quietus
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- beginning
- commencement
- start
- onset
- creation
- existence
- birth
- inception
- outset
- morning
- genesis
- launch
- prolongation
- dawn
- alpha
- initiation
- persistence
- incipiency
- incipience
- institution
- origination
- inauguration
3
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity at the termination of the movie, please throw away any empty food containers in the appropriate bins Synonyms & Similar Words
- cessation
- ending
- halt
- end
- closure
- conclusion
- discontinuance
- discontinuation
- close
- shutdown
- expiration
- stoppage
- cease
- arrest
- shutoff
- stop
- stay
- offset
- lapse
- cutoff
- surcease
- finish
- arrestment
- closedown
- suspension
- interruption
- check
- phaseout
- pause
- layoff
- moratorium
- abeyance
- standstill
- break
- mop-up
- letup
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continuation
- continuance
- extension
- prolongation
- persistence