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.