termination

/tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: terminations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.

Noun

Examples

At all terminal stations, where running speeds are low, fixed termination simple catenary equipment has been installed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The process of firing an employee; ending one's employment at a business for any reason.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “termination” mean?

The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.

Is “termination” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.