terms

US /tɜrmz/

UK /tɜrmz/

1.

conditions under which an agreement is made

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We agreed to the terms of the contract.

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The terms of the loan were very favorable.

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conditions stipulations provisions requirements specifications

2.

words or phrases used to express a concept

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Can you explain that in simpler terms?

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He spoke in very general terms about the plan.

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words phrases expressions vocabulary language

3.

a period of time for which something lasts

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The school year is divided into three terms.

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He served two terms in office.

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periods sessions semesters quarters stints

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term in terms of long-term short-term term time half-term term insurance