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Termination Definition & Meaning

termination
noun
  1. a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver's license"
  2. a place where something ends or is complete
  3. something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
  4. the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"
  5. the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"

"Termination" in song lyrics

See how termination is used in real songs:

  • "Like nazi racism, attempted termination"
    Cale Sampson — The Human Genome Project
  • "This be your termination"
    Knightowl f/ Mr. Shadow — Why Would You
  • "Preparations silence seekin for termination"
    M.M.O. (Money Makin Outlaws) — Freeze

Usage tips for "termination"

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Frequently asked questions

What does termination mean?
a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver's license" a place where something ends or is complete something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio" the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending" the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
What part of speech is termination?
Termination is a noun.
How many definitions does termination have?
Termination has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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