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term

/ˈtɚm/

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noun

plural terms

[count] :a word or phrase that has an exact meaning

I had the feeling that I had been there before. The term for that is dj vu.

That's an outdated term that no one uses anymore.

scientific/technical terms

b terms [plural] :the particular kinds of words used to describe someone or something

He spoke about them in glowing terms.

The law had been understood in broad terms.

in economic terms

He expressed his disapproval in no uncertain terms. [=in very strong and clear language]

[count] the length of time during which a person has an official or political office

The governor will run for a second term.

He is currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate.

She made many changes during her term of/in office. [=during the time when she was in office]

He is in favor of term limits for members of Congress. [=he believes that members of Congress should only be allowed to serve for a specified number of terms]

the length of time during which someone is in a prison, jail, etc.

He was sentenced to a ten-year term in the state penitentiary.

a long jail/prison term

a term of imprisonment

the length of time during which something (such as a contract) continues

The term of the contract is 60 months. - see also long term, medium-term, short term

[count] :one of the parts of the school year

His grades have improved since last term.

English 122 is not offered this term.

terms [plural] :the conditions or rules that limit something (such as an agreement or a contract) :the things that must be agreed upon in order for something to happen or continue

They would not agree to our terms.

She objected to the terms of the contract.

Early payment is not permitted under the terms of our agreement.

terms [plural] - used to describe the kind of relationship that people have with each other

He was on good terms with his ex-wife. [=he and his ex-wife were friendly with each other]

He left the team on bad terms.

They are no longer on speaking terms. [=they are no longer speaking to each other]

(Brit) He is on first-name terms with his staff.

[noncount] medical :the time at which a pregnancy of normal length ends

She carried the baby to term. = She carried the baby full term. [=to the natural end of the pregnancy]

come to terms

to reach an agreement

The two sides have not been able to come to terms. - often + with

The company has come to terms with the union.

to learn how to accept or live with something that is difficult or painful - + with

It took him a long time to come to terms with the end of his marriage.

She has found it hard to come to terms with the demands of her job.

contradiction in terms

xem contradiction

in terms of

used to indicate the specific thing that is being described, thought of, etc.

The car is great in terms of gas mileage [=the car's gas mileage is great], but it's not very comfortable.

He thinks of everything in terms of money. [=his judgments/opinions about everything are based on thoughts about money]

on your (own) terms

according to your own wishes :in your own way

She wants to succeed on her own terms.

If I agree to help, it will only be on my terms.

term of address

xem address

term of endearment

xem endearment

terms of reference

Brit :a description of what must be dealt with and considered when something is being done, studied, etc.

The terms of reference for the committee are narrow and specific.

verb

terms; termed; terming

[+ obj] :to give a particular name or description to (something) :to call (something) by a particular name or to describe (something) in a particular way

They termed the structure a double helix.

The project was termed a success.

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