Definition of term
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
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
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
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in terms of
:with respect to or in relation to
- thinks of everything in terms of money
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on one's own terms
:in accordance with one's wishes :in one's own way
- prefers to live on his own terms
