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

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

In terms of the stock market set up going into earnings, Evercore notes that “the mood around tech is as cautious as it was in the runup to 1Q26 when earnings catalyzed the market higher.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 13, 2026

That makes the Fed’s current rate target of 3.5% to 3.75% close to zero or negative in real terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 13, 2026

In terms of where it all went wrong, they pale in significance next to the shambolic Saturday afternoon in Perth.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

Netanyahu, 76, is already the country's longest-serving prime minister, having served multiple, non-consecutive terms, and has declared his intention to run again.

From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026

“Now that he knows the truth about whatnots. Surely you read the terms of the agreement when you signed it years ago?”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix