discontinuing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of ending or discontinuing a process, action, or thing.

  - "The factory had to discontinue production due to a fire."
  - "The government decided to discontinue subsidies for the program."

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Antonyms

continue

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Synonyms

break off , terminate

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Variants

List of all variants of discontinuing that leads to same result
discontinuation , discontinuations , discontinue , discontinued , discontinues , discontinuing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'discontinuare' which means 'to break the continuity of'.

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Trivia

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1. Discontinuing a product or service can be a difficult decision for businesses, as it may lead to customer backlash and negative publicity.

2. In the world of television, shows that are cancelled before their intended run are sometimes referred to as 'discontinued'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Termination: The act of ending an employment relationship or a contract.

2. Cancellation: The act of ending or stopping something that has already begun.

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Culture

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Discontinuing is a common concept in various fields such as business, education, and technology. In business, discontinuing a product or service may be due to low sales, financial losses, or changes in market conditions. In education, a student may discontinue a course if they are unable to keep up with the material or if they decide to pursue other educational opportunities. In technology, discontinuing a software or service may be due to the release of a newer version or the end of its life cycle.

How to Memorize "discontinuing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a factory that is producing a product but suddenly has to stop due to a problem. Visualize the workers leaving the factory and the production line coming to a halt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discontinuing' with the idea of stopping or ending something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disconnect Continuity Understanding' to remember the meaning of 'discontinuing'.

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