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• plural of term.
• present tense form of term (3rd person singular).

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

Unlike in years past, the term’s most significant rulings were not left for the last week in June.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

A questionable outlet, the company obtained the results through a methodology so shady it verged on outright dishonesty: They used a definition of “tradwife” that bears no resemblance to the term’s actual meaning.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Jerome Powell indicated he would remain Fed chair if no successor is confirmed by his term’s end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This concession is significant in light of last term’s 6–3 decision in Mahmoud v.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Your next term’s tuition was based on your performance.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss