Definition of Closure

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Closure

The act of shutting; a closing; as, the closure of a chink.

That which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed.

That which incloses or confines; an inclosure.

A conclusion; an end.

A method of putting an end to debate and securing an immediate vote upon a measure before a legislative body. It is similar in effect to the previous question. It was first introduced into the British House of Commons in 1882. The French word cloture was originally applied to this proceeding.

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Closure Quotations

In a way, it's my way of dealing with, finding closure with Grateful Dead music, and giving thanks in a way to Jerry and Bob and all the guys in the band for making up this wonderful music.
Phil Lesh

Right now we have a closure rate between discovery and exploitation of four to six months. We need to be more in the realm of seven to 10 days. That is an enormous challenge.
John W. Thompson

Producing is the hardest of the three because there is almost no closure. Every time you solve a problem, another one pops up. Directing is second, and acting is the most fun.
Henry Winkler

I don't see novels ending with any real sense of closure.
Michael Ondaatje

Ambiguity is necessary in some of my stories, not in all. In those, it certainly contributes to the richness of the story. I doubt that thematic closure is never attainable.
Gene Wolfe

With a mini series you can give the story a proper sense of pacing, a proper sense of closure.
Garth Ennis

Closure Translations

closure in French is obturer
closure in Italian is chiusa, ostruire
closure in Spanish is basta

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