in terms of

Idioms  

1. 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]

2. In relation to, with reference to, as in This film offers nothing in terms of satisfactory entertainment . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

So, are Spurs' current problems simply down to them taking their eye off the ball in terms of what is happening on the pitch, and being too focused on what is happening off it?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Rice has notably had a fantastic campaign too but in terms of importance, no Arsenal player has been more influential than Gabriel in their quest for a first title since 2004.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“When you think in terms of how big we are — we’re a beast,” Dutra said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"We had pressure from a lot of different directions in terms of having to leave," she said, with her eight-person team departing under an Iraqi escort on March 10.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It was a relief not to see everything in terms of tasteless decline—it easily becomes a habit of age.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan