noun
- A place where something ends or is complete.
- synonyms: end point, endpoint, termination
- The ultimate goal for which something is done.
- synonyms: destination
- Architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome.
- synonyms: terminal figure, term
- Either end of a railroad or bus route.
- Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.
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