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   Ter·mi·na·tion

   /ˌtərməˈnāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of bringing something or coming to an end: "the termination of a contract" Similar endingendclosingcloseconclusionfinishstopstoppingstoppagewinding updiscontinuancediscontinuationbreaking offcessationcutting shortcancellationdissolutioncesserlapseinformal:windupOpposite startbeginning
   • ▪ an induced abortion: "for many conditions, a large proportion of people say they would not consider a termination" Similar abortionrare:feticide
   • ▪ an act of dismissing someone from employment: North American "workers were informed of the terminations on Wednesday"
   • ▪ an assassination, especially of an intelligence agent. North American
   • 2. the final letter or letters or syllable of a word, especially when constituting an element in inflection or derivation.
   • 3. an ending or result of a specified kind: archaic "a good result and a happy termination"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘determination, decision’): from Old French, or from Latin terminatio(n-), from terminare ‘to limit, end’.

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   • 1. terminational adjective

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2. www.wordreference.com › definition › terminationtermination - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   the place or part where anything terminates; bound or limit. an end or extremity; close or conclusion. an issue or result. Grammar a suffix or ending. an ending of employment with a specific employer. Latin terminātiōn- (stem of terminātiō) decision. See terminate, - ion. late Middle English terminacion 1400–50. ter′mi•na′tion•al, adj.

3. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › terminationtermination - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 2, 2024 · The process of firing an employee; ending one's employment at a business for any reason. Synonyms: discharge, dismissal. An end in time; a conclusion . Synonyms: close, conclusion, end, finale, finish, stop. An end in space; an edge or limit . Synonyms: border, edge, end, limit, lip, rim, tip. An outcome or result .

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › terminationTERMINATION Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Definition of termination. 1. as in limitation. a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. limitation. end. confines. boundary. line. extent. bound. cap. ceiling. barrier. extremity. terminus. edge. border. margin. fence. verge.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTERMINATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to ( cause something to) end or stop: They terminated my contract in October. This train will terminate at the next stop - passengers who wish to continue should change trains. [ T ] to stop employing an employee: Employers must terminate all illegal employees. In most occupations, poorly performing workers can be terminated.

6. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentTermination vs. Resignation: Definitions and Differences

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   Jun 9, 2023 · What is resignation? Often referred to as quitting, resignation refers to the act of ending your own employment. When you submit your resignation, you provide your employer with an official notice stating that you are ending your contract or relationship between you and the company.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › tWhat Does Termination of Employment Mean? - Investopedia

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   Aug 3, 2023 · Termination of employment refers to the end of an employee’s work with a company. Termination may be voluntary, as when a worker leaves of their own accord. Involuntary termination occurs...

8. www.indeed.com › career-advice › starting-new-jobWhat Is Wrongful Termination? (With Examples and Checklist)

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   May 22, 2023 · Wrongful termination occurs when an employer violates an employment contract or law when firing an employee. These terminations can happen because of harassment, discrimination or retaliation, among other reasons. Learning about employee protections for wrongful termination can help you move forward after losing your job.