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Terminate \Ter"mi*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Terminated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Terminating}.] [L. terminatus, p. p. of
terminare. See {Term}.]
1. To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or
side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by
a line.
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2. To put an end to; to make to cease; as, to terminate an
effort, or a controversy.
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3. Hence, to put the finishing touch to; to bring to
completion; to perfect.
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During this interval of calm and prosperity, he
[Michael Angelo] terminated two figures of slaves,
destined for the tomb, in an incomparable style of
art. --J. S.
Harford.
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Terminate \Ter"mi*nate\, v. i.
1. To be limited in space by a point, line, or surface; to
stop short; to end; to cease; as, the torrid zone
terminates at the tropics.
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2. To come to a limit in time; to end; to close.
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The wisdom of this world, its designs and efficacy,
terminate on zhis side heaven. --South.
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