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   continuation

   /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of carrying something on over time or the state of being carried on: "the continuation of discussions about a permanent peace" Similar carrying oncontinuanceprolongationprotractionmaintenancepreservationkeeping upperpetuationresumptionreopeningrestartrenewalformal:recommencementOpposite endcessation
   • ▪ the state of remaining in a particular position or condition: "the government's continuation in office" Similar carrying oncontinuanceprolongationprotractionmaintenancepreservationkeeping upperpetuationOpposite endcessation
   • ▪ a part that is attached to and is an extension of something else: "once a separate village, it is now a continuation of the suburbs" Similar extensionaddition

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin continuatio(n-), from continuare ‘continue’, from continuus (see continuous).

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   What does continuation mean?

   • The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. Both sides are to blame for the continuation of the war. 4 meanings: 1. a part or thing added, esp to a book or play, that serves to continue or extend; sequel 2. a renewal of an.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does continuing mean in English?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CONTINUATION meaning: 1. the fact of continuing or a thing that continues or follows from something else: 2. the fact of…. Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of continuacioun?

   • Send us feedback about these examples. Middle English continuacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French continuacion, borrowed from Latin continuātiōn-, continuātiō, from continuāre "to make continuous, continue " + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 “Continuation.”

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   What is a continuation of a trend?

   • The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. What we'll see in the future is, in fact, a continuation of that trend. Something that is a continuation of something else is closely connected with it or forms part of it. ...since this chapter is a continuation of Chapter 8.

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   What is a continuation application?

   • With a Continuation Application, an inventor may increase the scope of his application without having to file an entirely new application (and consequently losing the original filing date). An important point for Continuation applications is that they may edit the claims ONLY.

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   Can something be described as 'in continuation of' something else?

   • Something can be described as "in continuation of" something else, yes. It's not that common as a phrasing, but it's reasonably well-attested. Not the answer you're looking for?

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     CONTINUATION meaning: 1. the fact of continuing or a thing...

   • Znaczenie Continuation, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CONTINUATION definicja: 1. the fact of continuing or a thing...

   • Continuation in Russian

     CONTINUATION translate: возобновление, продолжение ,...

   • Continuation in Arabic

     continuation translate: اسْتِمْرار, اسْتِمْرار. Learn more...

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     CONTINUATION translate: 继续; 持续;延续. Learn more in the...

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     CONTINUATION translate: 繼續;持續;延續;繼續發生（或進行）之事;某事的後續結果（或影響）....

   • Continuation in Polish

     CONTINUATION translate: kontynuacja, kontynuacja,...

   • Continuation in Japanese

     continuation translate: 続き, 継続. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   1. a part or thing added, esp to a book or play, that serves to continue or extend; sequel. 2. a renewal of an interrupted action, process, etc; resumption. 3. the act or fact of continuing without interruption; prolongation. 4. another word for contango (sense 1), contango (sense 2) Collins English Dictionary.

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   1. : the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity. 2. : resumption after an interruption. 3. : something that continues, increases, or adds. Synonyms. abidance. ceaselessness. continuance. continuity. continuousness. durability. duration. endurance. persistence. subsistence. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

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   When you carry something over a longer period of time than originally planned, that's a continuation. The City Council voted on a continuation of their discussion on the school budget after failing to reach an agreement today.

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   noun. a part or thing added, esp to a book or play, that serves to continue or extend; sequel. a renewal of an interrupted action, process, etc; resumption. the act or fact of continuing without interruption; prolongation. another word for contango contango.

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   something that comes after an event, situation, or thing to make it continue or go further: Today's meeting will be a continuation of yesterday's talks. continuation noun (STILL EXIST) the fact of continuing to exist, happen, or be used: the continuation of their partnership.