Word
terminating
Phoneticster·mi·nat·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɝməˌneɪtɪŋ/
UK/tˈɜːmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
adj. describing something that is coming to an end or forming the very last part of a sequence. In math, it describes a decimal that stops after a certain number of digits.
adj. describing a sequence, process, or decimal expansion that has a finite number of terms or digits. Often used in mathematical contexts to distinguish from repeating or infinite series.
Examples
“A terminating decimal has a fixed number of digits.”
“Unlike the decimal for one-third, which repeats forever, the decimal for one-quarter is terminating because it ends at 0.25.”
“The professor explained that while some fractions result in infinite repeating patterns, others produce terminating decimals that are much easier to use in basic arithmetic calculations.”
Examples
simple
“A terminating decimal has a fixed number of digits.”
contextual
“Unlike the decimal for one-third, which repeats forever, the decimal for one-quarter is terminating because it ends at 0.25.”
complex
“The professor explained that while some fractions result in infinite repeating patterns, others produce terminating decimals that are much easier to use in basic arithmetic calculations.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun like 'decimal' or 'sequence'.
Real-World Examples
“Ukraine and Lebanon are in active war, so terminating TPS means deporting those people to war zones, which is what TPS was meant to prevent.” “On Monday, US judge Cynthia Valenzuela issued a major victory for California and trans rights, with a final order dismissing the DoJ’s suit and terminating the case.” 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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