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term

/tɜɹm/noun, verb1 syllable

Term means: (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement.

Synonyms for term13

noun, as in (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

condition, strings

noun, as in (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome

terminus, terminal figure

noun, as in the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent

full term

also used for term

describe as, designate, dub, name, refer to, axe, fire, sack

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What does term mean?8

noun

1

(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement“the contract set out the conditions of the lease”

2

(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome

3

the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent“a healthy baby born at full term”

4

a word or expression used for some particular thing“he learned many medical terms”

5

a limited period of time“a prison term”

6

any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial“the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree”

7

one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition“the major term of a syllogism must occur twice”

verb

1

name formally or designate with a term

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with term?6

one syllable

firmspermwormgerm

two syllables

confirmaffirm
Show 40 near rhymes
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Term in a sentence

  • According to the long-term forecast, a mild winter seems to be ahead.enwilson
  • In all likelihood, the president will serve a second term.darinmex
  • Global warming, the term is so outdated, it's called climate change now.corvard
  • Sheik is a term synonymous with great power, respect, and wealth, and often religion.Rawrren
  • The term is from the first to the thirtieth of this month, both inclusive.shekitten
  • The consequences, in the long term, will be fatal.LimeGreenTeknii
  • Feedback is something without which healthy, long-term communication is impossible.AlanF_US
  • The benefits are debatable, but the long term consequences might be disastrous.hecko2

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Forms of term

as a noun

plural
terms

as a verb

past tense
termed
present participle
terming
third-person singular
terms
past participle
termed