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term

  [turm]
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–noun
1. a word or group of words designating something, esp. in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.
2. any word or group of words considered as a member of a construction or utterance.
3. the time or period through which something lasts.
4. a period of time to which limits have been set: elected for a term of four years.
5. one of two or more divisions of a school year, during which instruction is regularly provided.
6. an appointed or set time or date, as for the payment of rent, interest, wages, etc.
7. terms,
a. conditions with regard to payment, price, charge, rates, wages, etc.: reasonable terms.
b. conditions or stipulations limiting what is proposed to be granted or done: the terms of a treaty.
c. footing or standing; relations: on good terms with someone.
d. Obsolete. state, situation, or circumstances.
8. Algebra, Arithmetic.
a. 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.
b. a mathematical expression of the form axp, axpyq, etc., where a, p, and q are numbers and x and y are variables.
9. Logic.
a. the subject or predicate of a categorical proposition.
b. the word or expression denoting the subject or predicate of a categorical proposition.
10. Also called terminus. a figure, esp. of Terminus, in the form of a herm, used by the ancient Romans as a boundary marker; terminal figure.
11. Law.
a. an estate or interest in land or the like, to be enjoyed for a fixed period.
b. the duration of an estate.
c. each of the periods during which certain courts of law hold their sessions.
12. completion of pregnancy; parturition.
13. Archaic.
a. end, conclusion, or termination.
b. boundary or limit.
–verb (used with object)
14. to apply a particular term or name to; name; call; designate.
—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,
a. to reach an agreement; make an arrangement: to come to terms with a creditor.
b. to become resigned or accustomed: to come to terms with one's life.
17. eat one's terms, British Informal. to study for the bar; be a law student.
18. in terms of, with regard to; concerning: The book offers nothing in terms of a satisfactory conclusion.
Origin:
1175–1225; ME terme < OF < L terminus boundary, limit, end; akin to Gk térmōn limit

Related forms:
termly, adverb

term.

 
1. terminal.
2. termination.
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term   (tûrm)   
n.  

    1. A limited period of time.

    2. A period of time that is assigned to a person to serve: a six-year term as senator. See Synonyms at period.

    3. A period when a school or court is in session.

    4. A point in time at which something ends; termination: an apprenticeship nearing its term.

    5. The end of a normal gestation period: carried the fetus to term.

    6. A deadline, as for making a payment.

    7. A fixed period of time for which an estate is granted.

    8. An estate granted for a fixed period.

    9. A word or group of words having a particular meaning: had to explain the term gridlock.

    10. terms Language of a certain kind; chosen words: spoke in rather vague terms; praised him in glowing terms.

    11. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

    12. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

    13. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

    14. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

    1. A point in time at which something ends; termination: an apprenticeship nearing its term.

    2. The end of a normal gestation period: carried the fetus to term.

    3. A deadline, as for making a payment.

    4. A fixed period of time for which an estate is granted.

    5. An estate granted for a fixed period.

    6. A word or group of words having a particular meaning: had to explain the term gridlock.

    7. terms Language of a certain kind; chosen words: spoke in rather vague terms; praised him in glowing terms.

    8. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

    9. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

    10. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

    11. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

  3. Law

    1. A fixed period of time for which an estate is granted.

    2. An estate granted for a fixed period.

    3. A word or group of words having a particular meaning: had to explain the term gridlock.

    4. terms Language of a certain kind; chosen words: spoke in rather vague terms; praised him in glowing terms.

    5. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

    6. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

    7. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

    8. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

    1. A word or group of words having a particular meaning: had to explain the term gridlock.

    2. terms Language of a certain kind; chosen words: spoke in rather vague terms; praised him in glowing terms.

    3. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

    4. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

    5. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

    6. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

  5. One of the elements of a proposed or concluded agreement; a condition. Often used in the plural: offered favorable peace terms; one of the terms of the lease; the terms of a divorce settlement.

  6. terms The relationship between two people or groups; personal footing: on good terms with her in-laws.

  7. Mathematics

    1. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

    2. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

    3. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

    4. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

  8. Logic Each of the two concepts being compared or related in a proposition.

    1. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

    2. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

tr.v.   termed, term·ing, terms
To designate; call.

[Middle English terme, from Old French, from Latin terminus, boundary. N., senses 4-8, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin terminus, from Late Latin, mathematical or logical term, from Latin, boundary, limit.]
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Financial Dictionary

Term

1. The lifespan assigned to an asset or a liability, over which the value of the asset/liability is expected to either grow or shrink, depending on its nature.

2. The period of time assigned as the lifespan of any investment. In the case of debt, the time it takes for all payments to be made by the borrower and received by the lender. In the case of an equity investment, the time that elapses between the acquisition of the equity and its sale or removal from holdings for another reason.

Investopedia Commentary

The life of an asset or investment generally falls into one of two main categories: short term and long term. An investment can be held for a very, very short period of time - for instance, a day trader might buy and sell a stock within seconds. On the other hand, the life of an investment can be as long as the life of a piece of land, which can span several generations and pass through the hands of many investors.

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See also: Asset, Liability, Long Term, Medium Term, Short Term, Term Out

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Financial Dictionary

term

  1. The period during which a bond will remain outstanding.

  2. The length of time that a person is to serve in a usually official capacity. For example, a firm's directors may be elected for terms of three years each.


Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: term
Function: noun
often attrib 1 : a specified period of time term>
2 : the whole period for which an estate is granted; also : the estate itself
3 a : the period in which the powers of a court may be validly exercised b : SESSION
4 : a word, phrase, or provision of import esp. in determining the nature and scope of an agreement —usually used in pl. terms of the contract>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1term
Pronunciation: 't&rm
Function: noun
: the time at which a pregnancy of normal length terminates term>

Main Entry: 2term
Function: adjective
: carried to, occurring at, or associated with full term term infant> <term births>
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Medical Dictionary

term (tûrm)
n.

  1. A limited period of time.

  2. The end of a normal gestation period.

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Science Dictionary
term   (tûrm)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Each of the quantities or expressions that form the parts of a ratio or the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

  2. 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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Computing Dictionary

TERM
1. A program by Michael O'Reilly for people running Unix who have Internet access via a dial-up connection, and who don't have access to SLIP, or PPP, or simply prefer a more lightweight protocol. TERM does end-to-end error-correction, compression and mulplexing across serial links. This means you can upload and download files as the same time you're reading your news, and can run X clients on the other side of your modem link, all without needing SLIP or PPP.
Latest version: 1.15.
(ftp://tartarus.uwa.edu.au/pub/oreillym/term/term115.tar.gz).
2. Technology Enabled Relationship Management.
(1999-10-04)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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Encyclopedia

term

in the visual arts, element consisting of a sculptured figure or bust at the top of a stone pillar or column that usually tapers downward to a quadrangular base. Often the pillar replaces the body of the figure, with feet sometimes indicated at its base. The pillar itself may be a separate object (i.e., a pedestal for the head or other sculpture), in which case it is called a terminal pedestal.

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