What does “term” mean?
- 1
nouna word or phrase with a particular meaning
“Byte” is a computer term.
- 2
nouna fixed period of time, such as part of a school year
The president serves a four-year term.
- 3
nounthe conditions of an agreement (plural)
Read the terms of the contract.
Term at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /tɝm/ · TURM
How to use “term” correctly
“In terms of” means “when talking about”: “In terms of price, it’s a good deal.”
Common phrases with “term”
- in terms of
- long-term
- terms and conditions
- on good terms
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