termination

1. A coming to an end of a contract period (synset 115293639)
   "the expiry of his driver's license"
   is a type of: end, ending - the point in time at which something ends
   same as: expiration, expiry
2. A place where something ends or is complete (synset 108584083)
   is a type of: end, terminal - either extremity of something that has length
   same as: end point, endpoint, terminus
3. Something that results (synset 107307418)
   "he listened for the results on the radio"
   is a type of: conclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something
   subtypes:

   • denouement - the outcome of a complex sequence of events
   • deal - the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)
   • decision - the outcome of a game or contest
   • decision - (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred
   • aftermath, consequence - the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
   • separation - the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)
   • sequel, subsequence - something that follows something else
   • worst - the least favorable outcome
   same as: final result, outcome, result, resultant
4. The end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) (synset 106319755)
   "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"
   is a type of: morpheme - minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units
   subtypes:

   • postfix, suffix - an affix that is added at the end of the word
   • inflectional ending, inflectional suffix - an inflection that is added at the end of a root word
   same as: ending
5. The act of ending something (synset 100210792)
   "the termination of the agreement"
   is a type of: change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
   subtypes:

   • abort - the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed
   • demonetisation, demonetization - ending something (e.g. gold or silver) as no longer the legal tender of a country
   • release, tone ending - (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
   • closing, completion, culmination, mop up, windup - a concluding action
   • retirement - withdrawal from your position or occupation
   • relinquishing, relinquishment - the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.
   • breakup, dissolution - the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)
   • overthrow - the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
   • adjournment, dissolution - the termination of a meeting
   • discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking - the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
   • destruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
   • kill, killing, putting to death - the act of terminating a life
   • abolishment, abolition - the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
   • liquidation, settlement - termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
   • drug withdrawal, withdrawal - the termination of drug taking
   • closedown, closing, closure, shutdown - termination of operations
   • extinction, extinguishing, quenching - the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
   • disappearance, fade - gradually ceasing to be visible
   • abortion - termination of pregnancy
   • deactivation, defusing - the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
   • discontinuance, discontinuation - the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
   same as: conclusion, ending

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