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

China can spin the deal as a win - it is exporting Chinese-made tech on its own terms.

From BBC

"There was no lacking in terms of heart and courage," Howe said.

From BBC

Though Florida provides these protections, they are generally more narrow than in states like California, particularly in terms of civil recourse and the ability to hold online platforms accountable.

From Los Angeles Times

"It doesn't sound like a huge change, but if you look at it in terms of the number of students across the UK, that is quite a significant movement," said spokesperson Tom Allingham.

From BBC

“But in terms of impacts on fire season … this would have a very marginal effect.”

From Los Angeles Times