Found 2 items, similar to Discontinuation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: discontinuation discontinuation n : the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) [syn: discontinuance] [ant: continuance, continuance]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Discontinuation Discontinuation \Dis`con*tin`u*a"tion\, n. [Cf. F. discontinuation.] Breach or interruption of continuity; separation of parts in a connected series; discontinuance. [1913 Webster] Upon any discontinuation of parts, made either by bubbles or by shaking the glass, the whole mercury falls. --Sir I. Newton. [1913 Webster]