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

The filing also discusses the termination of a contract with UnitedHealth Group (UNH), effective January 31, 2025, unless renegotiated, and the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on operations. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

The memo, from New Guards Group management to staff, said the group received a termination notice for the agreement, which gave it distribution rights for Reebok products. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

Here’s how to get unstuck: Find a competent attorney who specializes in wrongful termination and discuss what was done to you. —Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024

Remaining beneficiaries receive the remaining assets at termination, tax free. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 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