discontinuation

American  

[dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-ay-shuhn] / ˌdɪs kənˌtɪn juˈeɪ 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; see -ate ¹) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

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discontinuation

Clear Spring Health said it is exiting the Medicare Advantage market entirely with the discontinuation of its Colorado, Georgia and Illinois businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Sales volumes fell, however, due to product discontinuation and the conflict in the Middle East.

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

There is unmet need and commercial opportunity in this disease given that ruxolitinib—the standard of care—has discontinuation rates of 50 to 75% within three years, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Henry deserves full credit for the encouragement and actual pecuniary help which he rendered at first, and no blame for its discontinuation.

From England under the Tudors by Arthur D. (Arthur Donald) Innes

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