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1. The load connected to a transmission line , circuit , or device. Note: For a uniform transmission line , if the termination impedance is equal to the characteristic impedance of the line, wave reflections from the end of the line will be avoided. [ From Weik '89 ] 2. In hollow metallic waveguides, the point at which energy propagating in the waveguide continues in a nonwaveguide propagation mode into a load. [ From Weik '89 ] 3. An impedance, often resistive, that is connected to a transmission line or piece of equipment as a dummy load , for test purposes.