termination

noun

ter·​mi·​na·​tion ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: end in time or existence : conclusion

the termination of life

2

: the last part of a word

especially : an inflectional ending

3

: the act of terminating

4

: a limit in space or extent : bound

5

: outcome, result

terminational

ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms of termination

• limitation
• limit
• end
• confines
• boundary
• line

Examples of termination in a Sentence

The law protects against unfair contract termination.

the termination of a lease

an early termination of the contract

The company noted over 300 terminations last quarter.

Are there plans for the termination of unproductive employees?

Recent Examples on the Web

The Daily Dividend General Motors employees laid off by the automaker this week detailed their terminations to CNBC's Michael Wayland. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 May 2026

Agan objected and demanded a hearing, something tenured California public school teachers facing termination are entitled to. —Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026

Beginning next year, many public-sector workers will gain expanded legal protections to strike without fear of termination. —Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026

Corrections have been made, including the termination of the employee in the video. —Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Phrases Containing termination

• pre-termination

Rhymes for termination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

termination

noun

ter·​mi·​na·​tion ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən 

: an end or ending of something

especially : a distal end of an anatomical part