con·tin·u·a·tion

/kənˌtınjəˈweıʃən/ noun, pl -tions

1 [count] : something that starts where something else ends and adds to or continues the first part

— usually + of

This book is a continuation of her first novel. [=it continues the story where the first novel ended]

The class is a continuation of the introductory class taught last semester.

The road was built as a continuation of the state highway.

2 [noncount] : the act of continuing or of causing something to continue

— usually + of

His counselor felt the continuation of therapy would be worthwhile. [=felt that he should continue to receive therapy]

3 [count] : the act of beginning again after an interruption — usually singular;

— usually + of

The continuation of the meeting was postponed until the next day.