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termination

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/ˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/ · ter-mi-na-tion

The act of ending something or the state of being ended.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of ending something or the state of being ended.

کسی چیز کا ختم کرنا یا ختم ہونے کی حالت۔

اختتام

ikhtitam

Formal: خاتمہ

Synonyms

terminationconclusioncessationاختتامخاتمہانقطاع

Antonyms

beginningcommencementinitiationآغازشروعابتداء

Common Collocations

  • termination of contract
  • termination of employment
  • termination of service

Example Sentences

The termination of the contract was mutually agreed upon by both parties.

معاہدے کا اختتام دونوں جماعتوں کی باہمی رضامندی سے ہوا۔

Muahiday ka ikhtitam dono jamatoun ki bahami razamandi se hua.

The termination of his employment came as a surprise to everyone.

اس کی ملازمت کا اختتام سب کے لیے حیران کن تھا۔

Us ki mulazmat ka ikhtitam sab ke liye hairan kun tha.

They announced the termination of the project due to lack of funding.

انہوں نے فنڈنگ کی کمی کی وجہ سے منصوبے کے اختتام کا اعلان کیا۔

Unhoon ne funding ki kami ki wajah se mansoobe ke ikhtitam ka elan kiya.

Easily Confused With

termination vs. cessation:Termination refers specifically to the end of a contract or agreement, while cessation is a more general term for stopping an action or process.

Word Family

terminate
verbختم کرنا
terminable
adjectiveختم ہونے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'termination' as the 'term' of something coming to an end.

Visualize a finish line where a race concludes.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہمیں علم ہے کہ ہم نے خوابوں کے مسافر بن کے جانا ہے، کچھ لمحے کا تنظم ہی سہی، آزادی کا اختتام ہے۔

Hamein ilm hai ke hum ne khwabon ke musafir ban ke jana hai, kuch lamhe ka tanzeem hi sahi, azaadi ka ikhtitam hai.

We know that we must depart as travelers of dreams, a brief organization is enough, the end of freedom is.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اختتام کا آغاز ہے۔

Ikhtitam ka aaghaz hai.

The end is the beginning.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "terminatio" — ending, limit

First known use: 14th century

The term 'termination' evolved from the Latin word 'terminatio', which relates to the end or conclusion of something. It has been used in various contexts, including legal and technological fields.