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- Dictionaryterm/təːm/
noun
- 1. 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: "the musical term ‘leitmotiv’" Similar
- 2. a fixed or limited period for which something, for example office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last: "the President is elected for a single four-year term" Similar
verb
- 1. give a descriptive name to; call by a specified term: "he has been termed the father of modern theology"
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TERM definition: 1. the fixed period of time that something lasts for: 2. one of the periods into which a year is…. Learn more.
1. a. : a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject. legal terms. b. terms plural : expression of a specified kind. described in glowing terms. 2. a. : a limited or definite extent of time. especially : the time for which something lasts : duration, tenure. term of office.
Term definition: 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.. See examples of TERM used in a sentence.
A term is a word or expression used with a particular meaning. "Rap," "punk," "grunge," and "heavy metal" are terms that describe particular styles of music. "Sweetie" is a term of endearment, at least to most people.
A term is a word or expression with a specific meaning, especially one which is used in relation to a particular subject. Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. [ + for ]
1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence. 2. a. A point in time at which something ends; termination: an apprenticeship nearing its term. b. The end of a normal gestation period: carried the fetus to term. c.
TERM definition: 1. a word or phrase that is used to refer to a particular thing, especially in a technical or…. Learn more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Education, Finance, Maths term1 /tɜːm $ tɜːrm/ S1 W1 noun 1 → in terms of something 2 → in general/practical/financial etc terms 3 word [countable] a word or expression with a particular meaning, especially one that is used for a specific subject or type of language term for ‘Mu...
Term definition: A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.
Definition of term noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
