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Meanings
noun
  • a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
    E.g. the musical term ‘leitmotiv’
  • a fixed or limited period for which something, for example office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last.
  • each of the periods in the year, alternating with holiday or vacation, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a law court holds sessions.
    E.g. the summer term
  • conditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed requirements.
    E.g. their solicitors had agreed terms
  • each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.
  • another term for terminus.
verb
  • give a descriptive name to; call by a specified term.
    E.g. he has been termed the father of modern theology

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