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A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study
“The press was urged to use the term narcotic to refer to addictive drugs.”
(terms) The language or words used as a means of expressing oneself
“Edgerton's study shows that pastoralists are more likely to express themselves in strong terms.”
A fixed or limited period for which something lasts or is intended to last
“The elected council members are set to begin their four-year term at the start of next month.”
A period of activity in a school, college, university, or court of law
“Students are looking forward to the approaching end of their final term.”
(terms) The conditions or rules with regard to an agreement
“Please read the terms of the agreement before signing the contract.”
(terms) Rates and charges for a service or product
“We are looking for a policy offering the same cover and benefits on more favorable terms.”
(terms) Relations among people
“Bill and Ted have always been on friendly terms.”
The period of pregnancy when childbirth is imminent
“The heartbeat on the scan indicated that there was an excellent chance that Shelly would carry a healthy baby to term.”
Condition of agreement
A time period set for completion of a given task
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
A meeting of an official body to conduct its business
The fact or state of living or residing in a given place
The action of saying or expressing something aloud
Useful life of product
An interval or passage of time
The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes
One who voluntarily or involuntarily leaves a company
The state of being imprisoned
To name, call or describe as being
“For convenience sake, I will term this the river horse pattern.”
To precisely state or describe the nature, scope, or meaning of
To express by using a particular form or arrangement of words
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