terms

/ 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

Idioms and Phrases

see bring to terms; come to terms with; contradiction in terms; in no uncertain terms; in terms of; on good terms; on speaking terms.

Example Sentences

The film is so stylishly done that I could accept it on those plain terms.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that under terms of the deal, TikTok’s U.S. users would migrate to a new version of the app with technology licensed from ByteDance.

From Los Angeles Times

"There seems to be a loophole where agencies are based abroad that needs to be looked at in terms of legislation," says Greatrex, who is a former Labour MP.

From BBC

Indeed, while Kershaw acknowledged that going out on his “own terms is a weird thing to say,” that’s exactly what this season has offered to the three-time Cy Young Award and former MVP winner.

From Los Angeles Times

China can spin the deal as a win - it is exporting Chinese-made tech on its own terms.

From BBC