terms

/ tɜːmz /

plural noun

1. (usually specified prenominally) the actual language or mode of presentation used

   he described the project in loose terms

2. conditions of an agreement

   you work here on our terms

3. a sum of money paid for a service or credit; charges

4. (usually preceded by on) mutual relationship or standing

   they are on affectionate terms

5. as expressed by; regarding

   in terms of money he was no better off

6. to reach acceptance or agreement

   to come to terms with one's failings

Idioms and Phrases

see bring to terms; come to terms with; contradiction in terms; in no uncertain terms; in terms of; on good terms; on speaking terms.

Example Sentences

With these loan terms ending, origination will remain high in the coming months, the economists say.

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She said that Black Friday can be useful if someone has a "specific item in mind, Black Friday can be a real helping hand in terms of some financial savings".

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But the sector is not yet mature in terms of technology, commercialisation or use, she cautioned.

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If a business needs to cut costs, it may try to change its workers’ terms and conditions, for instance by cutting pay or changing shift patterns.

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We knew we were underpenetrated in terms of male consumers, but we weren’t breaking through.

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