termination
US /ˌtɝː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌtɝː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
1.
the action of bringing something or coming to an end
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The termination of the contract was mutually agreed upon.
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The sudden termination of the project caused many problems.
2.
the dismissal of an employee from a job
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His poor performance led to his termination from the company.
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The company announced the termination of several employees due to restructuring.