terminal (Meaning)
terminal (n)
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
either extremity of something that has length
electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
terminal (a)
of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route
relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time
being or situated at an end
terminal (s)
occurring at or forming an end or termination
causing or ending in or approaching death
terminal (n.)
Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge.
Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike.
That which terminates or ends; termination; extremity.
Either of the ends of the conducting circuit of an electrical apparatus, as an inductorium, dynamo, or electric motor, usually provided with binding screws for the attachment of wires by which a current may be conveyed into or from the machine; a pole.
The end of a line of railroad, with the switches, stations, sheds, and other appliances pertaining thereto.
Any station for the delivery or receipt of freight lying too far from the main line to be served by mere sidings.
A rate charged on all freight, independent of the distance, and supposed to cover the expenses of station service, as distinct from mileage rate, generally proportionate to the distance and intended to cover movement expenses; a terminal charge.
A town lying at the end of a railroad; -- more properly called a terminus.
terminal (a.)
Pertaining to a railroad terminal; connected with the receipt or delivery of freight; as, terminal charges.
Synonyms & Antonyms of terminal
terminal Sentence Examples
- The airline terminal was a bustling hub of travelers embarking and disembarking flights.
- The computer terminal displayed the error message, indicating a system malfunction.
- The patient was moved to the hospital's critical care terminal for specialized treatment.
- The factory's production terminal was responsible for assembling the final product.
- The spacecraft approached the International Space Station's docking terminal to connect.
- The ski resort featured a new terminal with upgraded amenities and services.
- The hotel's check-in terminal facilitated guests' arrival and room assignments.
- The airport terminal underwent renovations to accommodate the increased passenger traffic.
- The data terminal allowed researchers to access and analyze vast amounts of information.
- The bus terminal served as a central location for passengers to board and depart public transportation.
FAQs About the word terminal
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods, a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or l
depot, stopover, layover,station, way station, stop,outstation
opening, primary, earliest,initial, pioneer, starting, original, initial, first, beginning
The airline terminal was a bustling hub of travelers embarking and disembarking flights.
The computer terminal displayed the error message, indicating a system malfunction.
The patient was moved to the hospital's critical care terminal for specialized treatment.
The factory's production terminal was responsible for assembling the final product.
