Word
discontinuation
Phoneticsdis·con·tin·u·a·tion, stress on the fifth syllable
US/ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
UK/dˌɪskəntˌɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a complete stop to something that was happening before, like a medicine, a product, or a service. You see it when a company stops making something or a doctor stops a treatment.
n. ending or stopping of a process, treatment, product line, or service that was previously ongoing. Often used in medical and commercial contexts to mark a deliberate halt rather than a temporary pause.
Examples
“They announce the discontinuation of the old bus route.”
“Her doctor recommends the gradual discontinuation of the sleeping pills to avoid withdrawal symptoms.”
“Following declining sales and supply chain difficulties, the manufacturer confirmed the permanent discontinuation of its heritage line, prompting collectors to acquire remaining stock.”
Examples
simple
“They announce the discontinuation of the old bus route.”
contextual
“Her doctor recommends the gradual discontinuation of the sleeping pills to avoid withdrawal symptoms.”
complex
“Following declining sales and supply chain difficulties, the manufacturer confirmed the permanent discontinuation of its heritage line, prompting collectors to acquire remaining stock.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “discontinuation” in context.
Verb
01. announce discontinuation
“The airline announced the discontinuation of direct flights to Oslo.”
verb + noun
02. discontinuation follows
“Discontinuation follows a formal review of safety and production costs.”
noun + verb
03. discontinuation occurs
“Discontinuation occurs when the manufacturer can no longer source parts.”
noun + verb
04. order discontinuation
“The regulator ordered the discontinuation of the faulty product line.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. abrupt discontinuation
“Abrupt discontinuation of antidepressants can cause severe withdrawal symptoms.”
adj + noun
06. complete discontinuation
“Doctors ordered the complete discontinuation of the drug after liver damage appeared.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. discontinuation of medication
“Discontinuation of medication led to a relapse in some patients.”
noun + prep + noun
08. discontinuation of service
“Customers were notified about the discontinuation of service by email.”
noun + prep + noun
09. discontinuation of treatment
“Discontinuation of treatment should always be supervised by a doctor.”
noun + prep + noun
10. announce the discontinuation of
“The firm announced the discontinuation of its most popular tablet.”
11. lead to permanent discontinuation
“Safety concerns led to permanent discontinuation of the product line.”
12. order immediate discontinuation of
“The agency ordered immediate discontinuation of the contaminated drug.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of' plus a noun phrase, as in 'discontinuation of treatment'.
Real-World Examples
“J&J said it would take a charge of $300 million to $400 million in the third quarter related to discontinuation of the bapineuzumab Phase III clinical trial program, while Elan will take a writedown of $117.3 million.” Etymology
From dis- + continuation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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