term: meaning and definitions

A limited period of time.

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

A period when a school or court is in session.

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

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

A deadline, as for making a payment.

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

Law An estate granted for a fixed period.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

To designate; call.

in terms of As measured or indicated by; in units of: distances expressed in terms of kilometers as well as miles; cheap entertainment, but costly in terms of time wasted.

in terms of In relation to; with reference to: "facilities planned and programmed in terms of their interrelationships, instead of evolving haphazardly” ( Wharton Magazine).