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closure

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1. closure - Noun

2. closure - Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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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

I think it's important to have closure in any relationship that ends - from a romantic relationship to a friendship. You should always have a sense of clarity at the end and know why it began and why it ended. You need that in your life to move cleanly into your next phase. Jennifer Aniston

Closure is a greasy little word which, moreover, describes a nonexistent condition. The truth, Venus, is that nobody gets over anything. Martin Amis

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

I begin my day online and end my day online. I like to prepare myself for the next day and have a sense of closure before I go to bed. Geoffrey Zakarian

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

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