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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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terms

Backhaus, by contrast, works it all out for her audience in terms that might be hopeful but lack theatrical cogency,

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

In terms of the Latin American trip, Venuta said that "generally, the rule is to avoid air travel for about 20 days following these surgeries, though there is obviously some flexibility".

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

For one, the resulting insurance losses might be fairly modest in historical terms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

For instance, a recent podcast with Prime Minister Andy Burnham "had close to 50,000 long plays, but in terms of clips, it's done millions".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Well, not small, but about five years old in human terms.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck