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

Two wrongful termination suits, argued by a couple of scrappy lawyers hoping to win a big enough settlement to launch their own firm? — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Despite his termination and the legal dispute, sources told Hollywood insider Rob Shuter that Seaver is still asking for money. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2026

That implied that the effect of the subsidy terminations had slowed, in the view of market analysts at Cox Automotive. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

That means no termination, no note to the board chair and no ultimatum to a funder. — Larry Bomback, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 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