CLOSURE
Scrabble letter values: C3L1O1S1U1R1E1 = 9
Definition
- verb terminate debate by calling for a vote. — synonyms: cloture
- noun approaching a particular destination. — synonyms: closing
- noun a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body. — synonyms: cloture, gag_rule, gag_law
- noun a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric. — synonyms: law_of_closure
- noun something settled or resolved. — synonyms: settlement, resolution
- noun an obstruction in a pipe or tube. — synonyms: blockage, block, occlusion, stop, stoppage
- noun the act of blocking. — synonyms: blockage, occlusion
- noun termination of operations. — synonyms: closedown, closing, shutdown
Examples
- “debate was closured”
- “cloture the discussion”
- “a coming closer”