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
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
There was scant improvement in 2018 when the Broncos finished 6-10, leading to Joseph’s termination.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Her work encompassed competition and regulatory matters, including exhibition industry response to the termination of the Paramount Consent Decrees, advocacy on copyright and trade policy, revenue and partnership development, and event management.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
She was also given a sudden termination that disrupted her health care because the medical benefits ended, the lawsuit says.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
On top of that, a recent change in North Carolina law required an in-person consent visit three days before a termination.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Her work encompassed competition and regulatory matters, including exhibition industry response to the termination of the Paramount Consent Decrees, advocacy on copyright and trade policy, revenue and partnership development, and event management.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
She was also given a sudden termination that disrupted her health care because the medical benefits ended, the lawsuit says.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
On top of that, a recent change in North Carolina law required an in-person consent visit three days before a termination.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/termination. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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termination
noun
ter·mi·na·tion
ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən
: an end or ending of something
especially
: a distal end of an anatomical part
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