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]
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She doesn’t expect many more agreements with drug companies, saying the administration “has achieved their near-term goals in terms of making deals.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
For its technical team, "Wildwood" marks a milestone in terms of the expressions created, and the menagerie of animals featured.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Nagarajan said they have had positive results: "We've seen up to 20% degradation in terms of toxins and we've also seen a lot of the algal cells being destroyed because of the effect of cavitation."
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Several fans Wednesday also said they would appreciate improved transparency, including in terms of player injury and availability news.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
So classical atomism, as revised and reconstructed in the seventeenth century by Gassendi, Descartes and others, explained nature in terms of interacting particles.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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