terms

British  

/ 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

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terms Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

Supporters didn't see the situation in quite the same terms.

From BBC

At Real Madrid the squad's biggest names tend to rule the roost and despite a good start in terms of results, cracks began to show as Alonso's approach did not suit them.

From Barron's

He said that the first quarter of 2026 would be the “most challenging” time for the company in terms of making enough chips.

From Barron's

They are also “looking at the builders who are maybe not working constructively with us and evaluating their pricing, as well, amongst other terms and conditions.”

From Barron's

He makes clear that politics was always the pole around which the family revolved, as Seward advanced from the New York state Senate, through two terms as governor, to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal