Termination may refer to:
Science
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Termination (geomorphology), the period of time of relatively rapid change from cold, glacial conditions to warm interglacial condition
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Termination factor, in genetics, part of the process of transcribing RNA
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Termination type, in lithic reduction, a characteristic indicating the manner in which the distal end of a lithic flake detaches from a core
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Chain termination, in chemistry, a chemical reaction which halts polymerization
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Termination shock, in solar studies, a feature of the heliosphere
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Terminating computation
In computer science, a computation is said to diverge if it does not terminate or terminates in an exceptional state (computer science), state. Otherwise it is said to converge. In domains where computations are expected to be infinite, such as pro ...
, in computer science
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Termination analysis, a form of program analysis in computer science
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Termination proof, a mathematical proof concerning the termination of a program
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Termination (term rewriting)
In mathematics, computer science, and logic, rewriting covers a wide range of methods of replacing subterms of a formula with other terms. Such methods may be achieved by rewriting systems (also known as rewrite systems, rewrite engines, or reduc ...
, in particular for term rewriting systems
Technology
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Electrical termination, ending a wire or cable properly to prevent interference
*Termination of wires to a
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Crimp connection
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Electrical connector
Components of an electrical circuit are electrically connected if an electric current can run between them through an electrical conductor. An electrical connector is an electromechanical device used to create an electrical connection between ...
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Solder joint
Soldering (; ) is a process in which two or more items are joined by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. Unlike welding, soldering does not involv ...
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Abort (computing), ending a processing activity
Other
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''Termination'' (album), by Japanese band 9mm Parabellum Bullet
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Indian termination policy, U.S. government policy affecting status of Native Americans, implemented in 1953
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Terminate with extreme prejudice, a euphemism for assassination
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Abortion, as the termination of a pregnancy
*"Termination", a song by
Iron Butterfly on their 1968 album
''In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida''
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Cancellation (television) In broadcasting, cancellation refers to when a radio or television program is abruptly ended by orders of the network or syndicator that distributes the show.
Programs are typically canceled for financial reasons; low viewership or listenership w ...
, the termination of a television program
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Termination of employment
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Dismissal (employment), the termination of employment at a company
See also
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Extermination (disambiguation)
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Terminate (disambiguation)
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Terminator (disambiguation)
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Terminal (disambiguation)
Terminal may refer to:
Computing Hardware
* Terminal (electronics), a device for joining electrical circuits together
* Terminal (telecommunication), a device communicating over a line
* Computer terminal, a set of primary input and output devic ...
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Terminus (disambiguation)
Terminus may refer to:
* Bus terminus, a bus station serving as an end destination
* Terminal train station or terminus, a railway station serving as an end destination
Geography
*Terminus, the unofficial original name of Atlanta, Georgia, Unit ...
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