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

TikTok and Snap were originally named as defendants but settled on undisclosed terms before the trial got underway.

From Barron's

Angry, the 60-year-old cannot come to terms with the loss of her daughter Annalee, a little blonde girl in a cowboy hat whose smile lights up the pin attached to the lapel of her jacket.

From Barron's

Nontraded funds like this try to allow some liquidity to their wealthy investors, while keeping enough money around to match the five-year average terms of the loans they make to companies.

From Barron's

“Puka denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms,” McCathern said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Gulf region produces around 30 percent of the world's fertiliser, which is key agricultural input in terms of cost as well as ensuring high yields.

From Barron's