terminations
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/ˌtɝmɪˈneɪʃənz/
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/ˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃənz/
(termination)
an end or boundary
Etymology
'termination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'terminatio', where the root 'termin-' (from 'terminus') meant 'boundary' or 'limit'.
'termination' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'terminatio' and entered Middle English (via Late Latin/Old French influences) to become the modern English 'termination'.
Initially it meant 'boundary' or 'limit' (the sense of an edge), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of ending' or 'an end'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'termination': the act of ending something; a conclusion or finish of an event, contract, process, etc.
The project managers documented the terminations of several pilot programs.
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Noun 2
plural of 'termination': the act of dismissing employees; firings or removals from a job.
There were several abrupt terminations after the company restructured.
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Noun 3
plural of 'termination': the ends, stop points, or devices used to finish or close a system—for example, cable terminations or electrical terminations.
The technicians checked the terminations on all network cables to ensure signal integrity.
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Noun 4
plural of 'termination': medical/legal endings such as terminations of pregnancy (i.e., induced abortions) or termination of treatment.
The clinic recorded several medical terminations last quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/12/19 06:05