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discontinuation

American  
[dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-ey-shuhn] / ˌdɪs kənˌtɪn juˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. a breach or interruption of continuity or unity.

    Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.


Etymology

Origin of discontinuation

1605–15; < Middle French < Medieval Latin discontinuātiōn- (stem of discontinuātiō ), equivalent to discontinuāt ( us ) (past participle of discontinuāre to discontinue; see -ate 1) + -iōn- -ion

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Revenue from Ford Pro fell to $17.8 billion from $18.8 billion, reflecting product discontinuation and production disruptions from last year’s fires at a Novelis aluminum-rolling plant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Although this latest trial has shown it is superior for controlling blood sugar and aiding weight loss, its higher rate of side-effects and treatment discontinuation may temper enthusiasm.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

The two men continue to deny the allegations and pointed to the discontinuation of the criminal case.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

The low-dose retatrutide had only a 4.1% discontinuation rate.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

I doan perzackly know, Perfessor, but it seems like there was a discontinuation ob de transportation facilities, when some sudden construction on de elongated tempestuousness attached to de railroad made de cars go bump! bump!

From Through the Air to the North Pole or The Wonderful Cruise of the Electric Monarch by Roy Rockwood

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