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Definition of continuation
1 : the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity
2 : resumption after an interruption
3 : something that continues, increases, or adds
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Examples of continuation in a Sentence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
Recent Examples of continuation from the Web
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Or a continuation of whatever else is going on here?
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The ministers did not, however, announce any new measures aimed at forcing Qatar to comply, leaving room for a continuation of a flurry of diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the crisis.
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And considering that the show is not owned by NBC (it's produced by 20th Century Fox Television), low ratings make a harder case for continuation.
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The Summer Shine is a continuation of an equally princess-y sequin-coated style released earlier this year, called the Palest Purple.
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Yet, the extent and scale of the demands appear designed to induce a rejection by Qatar, and a possible justification for a continuation, if not escalation, of the crisis.
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Describing their new find in the journal PLOS One, researchers note that the inscription appears to be a continuation of the message on the front side, which included a blessing and a discussion of money transfers.
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A shallow reflecting pool plays tricks with approaching guests, disguising itself as a continuation of the large slate gray tiles bordering the restaurant’s entrance.
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That fact alone is sure to excite fans who have been clamoring for a continuation of a series that has laid dormant since the Wii release of Metroid Prime 3 in 2007.
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First Known Use of continuation
14th century
CONTINUATION Defined for English Language Learners
continuation
playDefinition of continuation for English Language Learners
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: something that starts where something else ends and adds to or continues the first part
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: the act of continuing or of causing something to continue
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: the act of beginning again after an interruption
CONTINUATION Defined for Kids
continuation
playDefinition of continuation for Students
1 : something that begins where something else ends and follows a similar pattern the continuation of a road
2 : the act of beginning again after an interruption continuation of the game
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