SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
termination
noun
The act of bringing something to an end, or the ending itself.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Bringing to an end
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Usage distinction
Return to topTermination need not mean successful completion. Expiration ends a fixed period; cancellation withdraws something before or during its intended operation.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See termination in use
The agreement described how either party could request its termination.
The agreed termination of play at the final turn gives the team a clear ending even if the second puzzle remains unsolved.
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The groups distinguish the senses selected for this study entry. Closest synonyms and broader related expressions have separate labels. The listed sources support lexical selection; not every phrase is a direct quotation from a source.
- TERMINATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Princeton WordNet 3.0: wn30-n-00209943, wn30-n-15268682
How the synonym reference was prepared / WordNet 3.0 license