termination — the action of ending or concluding something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of ending or concluding something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 종료, 끝냄, 해지
Korean pronunciation: 터-미-네이-션 (강세: 네이)
Example Sentences
- The CEO's termination was announced right after he posted a meme during the board meeting.
- The lease termination allows us to move to a better apartment.
- His termination letter was so polite, it almost felt like a thank-you note.
termination
NOUN//ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn//
the action of ending or concluding something
The company announced the termination of the project after years of delays.
The contract termination changed the company's future plans.
The termination happened after hesitation made the situation even worse.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'terminus(경계, 끝)'에서 유래된 단어로, 로마 시대에는 토지의 경계를 표시하는 돌기둥을 의미했습니다. 마치 영화 터미네이터가 적을 '끝장내는' 것처럼, 무언가를 완전히 마무리하는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's termination was announced right after he posted a meme during the board meeting.”
“The lease termination allows us to move to a better apartment.”
“His termination letter was so polite, it almost felt like a thank-you note.”
“The project's termination was due to budget constraints.”
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