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terminating

The correct spelling is terminating.

How to pronounce terminating

verb

Say it like: Ter-min-ati-ng

The correct spelling is terminating. To end, especially in an incomplete state. For example: "to terminate a surface by a line"

Usage Examples

to terminate a surface by a line

Every rational number can be written as either a terminating decimal or a recurring decimal.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To end, especially in an incomplete state.
  2. 2.To set or be a limit or boundary to.
  3. 3.To kill.
  4. 4.To end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.
  5. 5.Of a mode of transport, to end its journey; or of a railway line, to reach its terminus.

adjective

  1. 1.Coming to an end.
  2. 2.Of a decimal: having a finite number of digits.

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