Term

/tɜːrm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept.

The term 'Photosynthesis' refers to the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

A fixed or limited period of time.

The academic term lasts for approximately 15 weeks.

A condition or stipulation in an agreement.

The terms of the contract must be agreed upon by both parties.

In mathematics, a single component of a sequence or series.

In the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, the number 4 is the second term.

verb

To assign a term to something; to name or label.

We need to term this new phenomenon before it gains more attention.

Middle English, from Latin 'terminus', meaning boundary or limit.

in terms of

concerning or regarding.

for a term

for a specified period.

by any terms

under any conditions.

terminology

The set of terms or expressions used in a particular field.

terminus

The end point of a journey or the limit of a particular area.

A buzzword or jargon specific to a group.

They were using tech terms that I didn't understand.

A term of endearment.

She called him 'babe' as a term of affection.