Discontinuation

noun

noun ·6 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A breach or interruption of continuity. countable, uncountable

    "The apparent discontinuation of the operations since Trump took office sparked speculation that he may have agreed to back away from the issue in exchange for Chinese cooperation over North Korea."

  2. 2
    the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) wordnet
  3. 3
    A breach or interruption of continuity.; The process of quitting a course of treatment with a drug. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A breach or interruption of continuity.; The act of stopping producing or supplying a product. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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Example

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"The report finds the discontinuation of ozone-depleting substances has been good for the world climate. This is because many of these substances also are strong greenhouse gases — pollution linked to climate change. But the report shows that some substitutes are themselves strong greenhouse gases that could harm these gains."

Etymology

From dis- + continuation.

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