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

But assuming that it stays constant along with the profit margin, the S&P 500 in real terms will grow at the same pace as revenue growth.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“There’s some real challenges there in terms of having enough workers to support an aging population.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The company has said the move would allow it to be more competitive in the services it offers and in terms of reliability, while bringing an opportunity to cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"No-one set up their own party, took on an invincible force like the Communists, ousted them after 34 years and then held power for three terms," Mukulika Banerjee says.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Things that are difficult to pronounce, or obscure terms that Americans aren’t familiar with —those are bad code names.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse