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

Despite the early termination, it was noted that WWE must continue to provide and pay for his rehabilitation. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025

Some hotels explicitly prohibit such gratuities, with employees risking termination if caught accepting them. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025

McCalla joined the race in response to the termination of Sunset Ridge kindergarten teacher Barbara Hart. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025

After it was canceled, a lawsuit challenged the program's termination and a federal judge issued an injunction. —Katia Riddle, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025

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