termination

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Beendens von etwas, den Punkt, an dem etwas endet, oder das Ergebnis eines Prozesses bezeichnet. Es kann sich auch auf den letzten Teil eines Wortes beziehen, wie ein Suffix oder eine Flexionsendung.

A noun referring to the act of ending something, the point at which something ends, or the result of a process. It can also refer to the final part of a word, such as a suffix or inflectional ending.

1. End of a contract periodB2formal

   The formal ending of a contractual agreement or employment.

   Beendigung

   • The termination of his employment was due to budget cuts.
   • Both parties agreed to the early termination of the lease.
   • The contract includes a clause about termination without cause.

   Synonymecancellationcessationcloseconclusiondissolutionendendingexpirationexpiry

   Antonymebeginningcommencementinceptionstart

2. End point or boundaryB2formal

   A place where something ends or is complete.

   Endpunkt

   • The termination of the railway line is at the coastal station.
   • The pipeline's termination is located at the refinery.
   • The hiking trail's termination offers a stunning view.

   Synonymeboundarycloseconclusionculminationedgeendendingextremityfinishlimit

   Antonymebeginningcommencementinceptionopeningoriginstart

3. Result or outcomeC1formal

   Something that results from a process or action.

   Ergebnis

   • The termination of the experiment was a successful data set.
   • The termination of the investigation led to new evidence.
   • The project's termination was a comprehensive report.

   Synonymeconsequenceendissueoutcomeresultupshot

4. Linguistic endingC1formal

   The end of a word, such as a suffix or inflectional ending.

   Endung

   • The termination '-ed' indicates past tense in English.
   • In Latin, the termination of a noun shows its case.
   • Linguists study the termination of words to understand grammar.

   Synonymeendinginflectional endingsuffix

5. Act of endingB2formal

   The act of bringing something to an end.

   Beendigung

   • The termination of the project was announced yesterday.
   • The termination of the war brought peace to the region.
   • The termination of the service was due to lack of funding.

   Synonymecessationcloseconclusiondiscontinuationendendingfinishhaltstop

   Antonymebeginningcommencementinitiationopeningstart