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• present tense form of term (3rd person singular).

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

This has led to widespread confusion about what these terms actually mean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Chelsea feel they are due compensation under the terms of Maresca's departure as he was contracted to the club until 2029 and left just six months ago.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

These days, though still a ratings success in relative terms, “60 Minutes” averages about nine million viewers, or 3% of the adult population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Paraguay has a big advantage in terms of travel, playing all its games in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But I had to do that on my own terms.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu