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 longtime Republican sheriff of Frederick County contends the termination of a cooperative agreement with ICE will force him to let some people out of jail who may later commit more crimes. —David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Reached by phone Wednesday, Garcia attorney Blair Leake declined to comment on the former officer's case or termination. —Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026

For staff and faculty, disciplinary actions can include termination, demotion and salary reduction, per the law. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026

Continue reading … BELIEF BATTLE — Teacher allegedly threatened with termination for refusing to read LGBTQ book to first graders. —FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 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