Term meaning in English

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Definition

the terms (of a contract): the conditions, the stipulations (of a contract) noun
to come to term to reach the end
to come to terms (with something) to accept, to finally agree
a University term a semester, a trimester
terms of endearment affectionate names (eg. "dear", "darling", "baby", "honey", etc.)
a term (in politics): a period of time (in politics) in which a person or political party is in power noun
a term (in language): a word, an expression, a name for something noun
short-term, medium-term, long-term: lasting a short, medium or long amount of time

Examples

  • "I suppose I'm stuck with the terms of these loans until they're completely paid off."
  • "All those legal terms went in one ear and out the other."
  • "Are we willing, to accept the terms and conditions of our arrangement?"
  • "Term Suggested Alternative"
  • "Here is a non-exhaustive list of terms which will no longer be tolerated, as well as suggested alternatives."
  • "When we agreed to the terms of those loans, all of those rates were supposed to be fixed, not variable."
  • "Belinda : I believe the term you are looking for is 'culture critic'."
  • "A "mob" is the term for a group of kangaroos."
  • "Managers come in many different shapes and forms. There are many types of managers and many different terms that describe different managers."
  • "Is that a motoring term?"
  • "If you, or any other shareholders are more concerned with short term gains and quick dividends, then you should invest somewhere else."
  • "Lawyer : Uh, Mr. Capone, for legal purposes, I'd like you to refrain from using the term "gangster" to describe yourself."
  • "Of the many trendy movements gaining popularity within elitist circles, the "local food" movement may have the most momentum. The term describes the growing preference of some consumers to eat only locally or regionally-produced food rather than food which has traveled great distances before arriving on their plate."
  • "Those are our terms."
  • "Sam : Well, it's all there Bruno, I assure you, with your signature at the bottom. It seems that you did actually agree to the terms of the loans when you signed seven years ago."
  • "Still, Miracle Juices' founders, Bruno Delavigne and Horatio Oléré, have refused to accept the initial terms of the offer, leading to prolonged bargaining sessions behind closed doors."
  • "Short-term lease considered"
  • "Ursula : Air conditioning is a classic example of short-term thinking."
  • "You of all people should know that "Indian giver" isn't an acceptable term."

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