discontinuation

American  

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

noun

1. a breach or interruption of continuity or unity.

   Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.

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Etymology

Origin of discontinuation

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

Example Sentences

The Sora discontinuation is a rebuke to OpenAI’s previous strategy, which involved a dizzying array of product launches that created a complicated organizational structure and competing priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The discontinuation wasn’t due to safety concerns, as the drug was well tolerated across both studies and there were no serious adverse events or treatment withdrawals, Chugai added.

From The Wall Street Journal

For women, the most common effects are excess hair growth, acne and weight gain, which are usually reversible with reduction in dosage or discontinuation.

From BBC

Discounts are not codified into law and are subject to change or discontinuation.

From Barron's

In Meacham’s view, “the most compelling aspects” of the study results were the successful transition to a monthly dosing schedule, continued weight-loss trajectory, and around five total discontinuations out of around 100 trial participants.

From Barron's