termination — the action of ending or concluding something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of ending or concluding something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'terminus', meaning boundary or end. In Roman times, it referred to a stone pillar marking the boundary of land. The word evolved to signify the complete conclusion or cessation of something.
Breakdown
terminus (end, boundary) + -ation (act or process of). The suffix -ation transforms the noun into an abstract noun denoting the action of ending or concluding.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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