ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Severance

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Severance is a noun meaning The act of severing or the state of being severed.

Meaning

The act of severing or the state of being severed.

More Meanings

  1. A separation.
  2. A severance payment.

Example Sentences

Meta will notify employees who are being laid off on May 20, and will provide severance packages for those in the United States that include “16 weeks of base pay plus two weeks for every year of employment,” according to the memo to workers.

Word Forms

Synonyms for severance

Depending on context, synonyms include break, breach, rift, rupture, severing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include severing, break, rupture, breach, rift, disjunction.

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