Word
discontinued
Phoneticsdis·con·tin·ued, stress on the third syllable
US/dɪskənˈtɪnjud/
UK/dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuːd/
Business
Definition
adj. describes a product that a company has stopped making or selling.
adj. referring to a product line or service that is no longer in production or available for purchase. Often used in retail and manufacturing contexts.
Examples
“I am sad because they discontinued my favorite perfume.”
“The manufacturer announced that several older car models will be discontinued to make room for new electric vehicles.”
“Collectors often seek out discontinued items because their limited supply and historical significance can lead to a substantial increase in market value over time.”
Examples
simple
“I am sad because they discontinued my favorite perfume.”
contextual
“The manufacturer announced that several older car models will be discontinued to make room for new electric vehicles.”
complex
“Collectors often seek out discontinued items because their limited supply and historical significance can lead to a substantial increase in market value over time.”
Usage
Usually follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'become', or sits directly before the noun.
Real-World Examples
“Even students who discontinued history viewed it as relevant to their lives.” “When EMF stimulation was discontinued, gene expression returned to baseline within 24 hours, demonstrating that the Ei gene switch is highly tunable, reversible and capable of precise remote control of gene expression.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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