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term

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noun

ˈtərm How to pronounce term (audio)
1
a
: a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject
legal terms
b
terms plural : expression of a specified kind
described in glowing terms
2
a
: a limited or definite extent of time
especially : the time for which something lasts : duration, tenure
term of office
lost money in the short term
b
: the whole period for which an estate is granted
also : the estate or interest held by one for a term
c
: the time during which a court is in session
3
: division in a school year during which instruction is regularly given to students
4
terms plural : provisions that determine the nature and scope of an agreement : conditions
terms of sale
liberal credit terms
5
terms plural
a
: mutual relationship : footing
on good terms
b
: agreement, concord
come to terms after extensive negotiations
c
: a state of acceptance or understanding
came to terms with the failure of his marriage
6
a
: the time at which a pregnancy of normal length terminates
had her baby at full term
b
: end, termination
also : a point in time assigned to something (such as a payment)
7
a
: a unitary or compound expression connected with another by a plus or minus sign
b
: an element of a fraction or proportion or of a series or sequence
8
: any of the three substantive elements of a syllogism
9
: a quadrangular pillar often tapering downward and adorned on the top with the figure of a head or the upper part of the body

term

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verb

termed; terming; terms

transitive verb

: to apply a term to : call, name
Phrases
in terms of
: with respect to or in relation to
thinks of everything in terms of money
on one's own terms
: in accordance with one's wishes : in one's own way
prefers to live on his own terms

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun “I had the feeling that I had been there before.” “The term for that is ‘déjà vu.’” That's an outdated term that no one uses anymore. He spoke about them in glowing terms. The law had been understood in broad terms. The governor will run for a second term. He is currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate. He was sentenced to a ten-year term in the state penitentiary. The term of the contract is 60 months. His grades have improved since last term. English 122 is not offered this term. Verb They termed the structure a “double helix.” The project was termed a success. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Even the low end of the near-term target would be a record high for the satellite-service provider, representing a gain of 44% above the annual revenue Globalstar has averaged for the past three years. Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The first arc takes place in our near-term future and is centered on a young woman named Flynne. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 That set off alarms because Elorza is term-limited and is not running for any office this year. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Yet their ability to influence the dollar’s strength is limited, meaning there’s little prospect for near-term relief. Enda Curran, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Oregon expects to have around 150,000 doses on hand in the near future, enough to meet near-term demand, state officials said. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 Hogan, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in blue state Maryland, has been crisscrossing the country in recent months on behalf of fellow Republicans on the ballot in November. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 McKinlay, who also voted in favor of postponement, is term-limited. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Robinson suggests setting aside 10% of your annual income for near-term expenses. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022
Verb
China has refused to criticize Moscow’s aggression or even term it an invasion, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia and accusing the U.S. and NATO of provoking the conflict. Mark Schiefelbein, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2022 Beijing has so far declined to criticize Russia or even to term its actions in Ukraine an invasion, expressing sympathy with the security concerns Moscow has cited as among the reasons for the military assault. Alex Leary And Lingling Wei, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 As laid out in a TIME examination of the case, their common account has since been contradicted by forensic evidence gathered by Franklin’s family, who term his death an assassination. Karl Vick, Time, 7 Oct. 2021 In those critical pre-landfall hours, the storm underwent a process that scientists term rapid intensification — and this is where warming temperatures plays a pivotal role in generating more powerful hurricanes. chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2021 To put it mildly, this is not a great way to embark on the road towards a ‘new world order’ as many politicians now term it, or the building of the post COVID economy. Mike O'sullivan, Forbes, 29 May 2021 Vogel said James came out of Monday's practice fine and would not term Tuesday's absence as precautionary. Joe Reedy, Star Tribune, 11 May 2021 It’s that experienced depth that has caused head coach Kane Wommack to term the defensive line the leaders of the South Alabama defense. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 9 Apr. 2021 The Lions are in a state of rebuild, no matter how Holmes wants to term it, and the only way to do that properly is to tear the organization down to its studs. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English terme, from Anglo-French, from Latin terminus boundary marker, limit; akin to Greek termōn boundary, end, Sanskrit tarman top of a post

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6b

Verb

1545, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of term was in the 13th century

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