in terms of
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As measured or indicated by, on the basis of. For example, How far is it in terms of miles? This usage originated in mathematics, where it alludes to numerical units. [Mid-1700s]
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In relation to, with reference to, as in This film offers nothing in terms of satisfactory entertainment . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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“Every Republican I’m aware of realizes this year requires a full commitment, in terms of time, effort, resources,” Mackowack said.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
“There’s economic differences in terms of what’s accessible for people to send in. People have different reward systems with their kids.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"I think it is an important step forward in the industry in terms of really identifying industry norms, and I think that would be beneficial overall," Spiegel told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“There’s a lot of off-the-shelf software that’s pretty good that can get you 80%, 90% of the way there in terms of capabilities,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Taken together, topics like these are known as psi, the scientific study of “processes of information or energy transfer that are currently unexplained in terms of known physical or biological mechanisms.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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