정기적으로 이루어지거나 제공되던 제품, 서비스, 활동 등을 멈추거나 중단하는 행위 또는 사실.
The act or process of stopping something that has been happening or provided regularly, such as a product, service, or activity.
예문:
"The manufacturer's discontinuation of the spare parts caused significant issues for repair shops."
"The sudden discontinuation of the subsidy program led to a sharp decline in solar panel installations."
"We regret to inform you of the discontinuation of our premium membership service."
부작용이나 치료 완료 등의 이유로 의학적 처치나 특정 약물의 복용을 중단하는 것.
The act of stopping a medical treatment or the use of a specific drug, often due to side effects or completion of therapy.
예문:
"Early discontinuation of antibiotics can contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria."
"The patient's discontinuation of therapy was attributed to the high cost of the injections."