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termination

 

[ ˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

end of something

The action of bringing something or coming to an end.

Synonyms

closure, conclusion, end, finish

Examples of usage

  • The termination of the contract was due to breach of agreement.
  • The termination of the relationship was mutual.
Context #2 | Noun

dismissal from employment

The act of dismissing an employee from a job.

Synonyms

dismissal, firing, layoff, sacking

Examples of usage

  • His termination from the company was unexpected.
  • She faced termination after multiple warnings.
Context #3 | Noun

legal ending

The action of officially ending or cancelling something according to legal procedures.

Synonyms

abrogation, annulment, cancellation, voiding

Examples of usage

  • The termination of the lease agreement required written notice.
  • The termination of the marriage was finalized in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "termination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rescisão

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

🇩🇪 Beendigung

🇮🇩 pengakhiran

🇺🇦 припинення

🇵🇱 zakończenie

🇯🇵 終了 (しゅうりょう)

🇫🇷 fin

🇪🇸 terminación

🇹🇷 sonlandırma

🇰🇷 종료

🇸🇦 إنهاء

🇨🇿 ukončení

🇸🇰 ukončenie

🇨🇳 终止

🇸🇮 prekinitev

🇮🇸 lok

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასრულება

🇦🇿 bitmə

🇲🇽 terminación

Word origin

The word 'termination' has its origins in the Latin word 'terminatio', which means a boundary or end. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to endings, conclusions, and dismissals. The concept of termination is prevalent in legal, employment, and general contexts, indicating a finality or closure of a particular situation or relationship.

See also: term, terminals, terminate, terminology, termite, terms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,615, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.