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-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms

• bound
• boundary
• cap
• ceiling
• confines
• end
• extent
• limit
• limitation
• line

Examples of termination in a Sentence

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

Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation or a flat fee to review the details of a termination. —Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Related article The Container Store could be the next big chain to go bankrupt Kroger did not immediately comment on termination of the deal or the suit. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024

The move follows Chad's termination of its defense cooperation agreement with Paris last month. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes that Trump’s presidency will result in a significant decrease in Western support for Kyiv if Moscow plays its cards well—even if no formal termination of hostilities in Ukraine is reached. —Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing termination

• pre-termination

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