Terminal
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British pronunciation/tˈɜːmɪnə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈtɝmənəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "terminal"

Terminal
01

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

terminal definition and meaning

What is a "terminal"?

A terminal is a place where transportation vehicles, such as buses, trains, or planes, arrive and depart. It is typically a large building or facility designed to handle passengers and provide services like waiting areas, ticket counters, and luggage handling. Terminals are often found at the beginning or end of travel routes, such as at airports, bus stations, or train stations. They serve as key locations for passengers to board, disembark, and transfer between different modes of transport, ensuring smooth travel connections.

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She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.
The airport terminal was bustling with travelers checking in for their flights.
02

a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

03

electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display

04

either extremity of something that has length

terminal
01

causing a conclusion or being the final element in a series or process

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Retirement marked the terminal conclusion of a long professional career.
Species face terminal extinction if environmental threats can not be reversed.
02

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

terminal definition and meaning
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Mary 's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was placed in hospice care.
Despite undergoing extensive treatment, the patient 's cancer was terminal, and they were given a limited time to live.
03

referring to the physical location or position of something at an end point

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The hikers reached the terminal point of the trail, where they were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the mountains.
Buildings were constructed with terminal corners marking the outer edges.
04

relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time

05

of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route

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