term

[US]/tɜːm/
[UK]/tɜːrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. academic period; expression; condition; deadline
vt. call something by a specified name.

Phrases & Collocations

academic term

contract term

fixed term

legal term

long-term goal

short-term solution

in terms

in terms of

long term

short term

in term of

last term

medium term

come to terms

first term

term paper

one term

near term

general term

payment term

term of office

on terms

term structure

on equal terms

Example Sentences

a term of approbation.

a term of abuse.

be on terms of intimacy

a long term of imprisonment

a term of endearment

the terms are often interchanged.

the long-term productivity of land.

the long-term sequelae of infection.

low birthweight at term .

on confidential terms with sb.

modify the terms of a contract

observe the terms of a contract.

be on good terms with a person

Real-world Examples

19. How does the man define the term " digital divide" ?

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

In terms of tropical storms, sure, in terms of hurricanes, not even close.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation August 2014

In terms of medications, PDE-5 inhibitors, like sildenafil can be used.

Source: Osmosis - Reproduction

Sentences include exile, lashings and long prison terms.

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2018 Collection

And I assume both might be termed insecure.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

" We condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms."

Source: VOA Regular Speed September 2016 Compilation

Number two is not understanding grammatical terms.

Source: British pronunciation tips

They used the term " minutes to midnight."

Source: Global Slow English

And live life on your own terms.

Source: Tips for Men's Self-Improvement

But the technology saves money long term.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

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