term

B1
Pronunciation
/tɜːm/
/tɝm/
Noun
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.

Example Sentences
  • "Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."
2 Definition

A chronological limitation or restriction.

Example Sentences
  • The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration.
3 Definition

Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.

Example Sentences
  • Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing.
4 Definition

A point, line, or superficies that limits.

Example Sentences
  • A line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid.
5 Definition

A word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge.

Example Sentences
  • "Algorithm" is a term used in computer science.
6 Definition

Relations among people.

Example Sentences
  • We are on friendly terms with each other.
7 Definition

Part of a year, especially one of the three parts of an academic year.

8 Definition

Duration of a set length; period in office of fixed length.

Example Sentences
  • He was sentenced to a term of six years in prison.
9 Definition

With respect to a pregnancy, the period during which birth usually happens (approximately 40 weeks from conception).

Example Sentences
  • at term, preterm, postterm
10 Definition

(of a patent) The maximum period during which the patent can be maintained into force.

11 Definition

A menstrual period.

12 Definition

Any value (variable or constant) or expression separated from another term by a space or an appropriate character, in an overall expression or table.

Example Sentences
  • All the terms of this sum cancel out.
13 Definition

The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice.

14 Definition

An essential dignity in which unequal segments of every astrological sign have internal rulerships which affect the power and integrity of each planet in a natal chart.

15 Definition

A statue of the upper body, sometimes without the arms, ending in a pillar or pedestal.

16 Definition

A piece of carved work placed under each end of the taffrail.

Example Sentences
  • The Cabin is large and commodious, well calculated for the Accommodation of Paſengers. Merchandiſe, Produce, &c. carried on the loweſt Terms.https//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Packet_Schooner.jpg
17 Definition

A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.

18 Definition

One whose employment has been terminated

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To phrase a certain way; to name or call.

2 Definition

To terminate one's employment

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Born or delivered at term.

Example Sentences
  • term neonate