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noun

a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.

any word or group of words considered as a member of a construction or utterance.

the time or period through which something lasts.

a period of time to which limits have been set: elected for a term of four years.

one of two or more divisions of a school year, during which instruction is regularly provided.

EXPAND

an appointed or set time or date, as for the payment of rent, interest, wages, etc.

terms,

conditions with regard to payment, price, charge, rates, wages, etc.: reasonable terms.

conditions or stipulations limiting what is proposed to be granted or done: the terms of a treaty.

footing or standing; relations: on good terms with someone.

Obsolete. state, situation, or circumstances.

Algebra, Arithmetic.

each of the members of which an expression, a series of quantities, or the like, is composed, as one of two or more parts of an algebraic expression.

a mathematical expression of the form ax^p, ax^py^q, etc., where a, p, and q are numbers and x and y are variables.

Logic.

the subject or predicate of a categorical proposition.

the word or expression denoting the subject or predicate of a categorical proposition.

10.

Also called terminus. a figure, especially of Terminus, in the form of a herm, used by the ancient Romans as a boundary marker; terminal figure.

11.

Law.

an estate or interest in land or the like, to be enjoyed for a fixed period.

the duration of an estate.

each of the periods during which certain courts of law hold their sessions.

12.

completion of pregnancy; parturition.

13.

Archaic.

end, conclusion, or termination.

boundary or limit.

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verb (used with object)

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to apply a particular term or name to; name; call; designate.

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Terms is always a great word to know.

So is bezoar. Does it mean:

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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Idioms

15.

bring to terms, to force to agree to stated demands or conditions; bring into submission: After a long struggle, we brought them to terms.

16.

come to terms,

to reach an agreement; make an arrangement: to come to terms with a creditor.

to become resigned or accustomed: to come to terms with one's life.

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eat one's terms, British Informal. to study for the bar; be a law student.

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in terms of, with regard to; concerning: The book offers nothing in terms of a satisfactory conclusion.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English terme < Old French < Latin terminus boundary, limit, end; akin to Greek térmōn limit

Related forms

term·ly, adverb

half-term, noun

in·ter·term, adjective

mis·term, verb (used with object)

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terms (tɜːmz)

—*pl n*
1.	( usually specified prenominally ) the actual language or mode of presentation used: he described the project in loose terms
2.	conditions of an agreement: you work here on our terms
3.	a sum of money paid for a service or credit; charges
4.	(usually preceded by on) mutual relationship or standing: they are on affectionate terms
5.	in terms of as expressed by; regarding: in terms of money he was no better off
6.	come to terms to reach acceptance or agreement: to come to terms with one's failings

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Word Origin & History

term

early 13c., terme "limit in time, set or appointed period," from O.Fr. terme "limit of time or place" (11c.), from L. terminus "end, boundary line," related to termen "boundary, end" (see terminus). Sense of "period of time during which something happens" first recorded

EXPAND

c.1300, especially of a school or law court session (mid-15c.), The meaning "word or phrase used in a limited or precise sense" is first recorded late 14c., from M.L. use to render Gk. horos "boundary," employed in mathematics and logic. Meaning "completion of the period of pregnancy" is from 1844. The verb meaning "to give a particular name to" is recorded from mid-16c. Term-paper in U.S. educational sense is recorded from 1931.

terms

"limiting conditions," early 14c.; see term. Hence expressions such as come to terms, make terms, on any terms, etc. Meaning "standing, footing, mutual relations," as in expression on good terms (with someone), is recorded from 1540s.

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Medical Dictionary

term (tûrm)
n.

A limited period of time.
The end of a normal gestation period.

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Science Dictionary

term (tûrm) Pronunciation Key

Each of the quantities or expressions that form the parts of a ratio or the numerator and denominator of a fraction.
Any of the quantities in an equation that are connected to other quantities by a plus sign or a minus sign.

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Idioms & Phrases

terms

see bring to terms; come to terms with; contradiction in terms; in no uncertain terms; in terms of; on good terms; on speaking terms.