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

Easier in terms of construction, but also in terms of administration.

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The terms of the injunction include limiting the number of picketers outside depots to a maximum of six.

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Spencer returned to Australia, slowly coming to terms with the idea his days as a professional cricketer might be done.

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The protests on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue have dwindled in their size since the government increased fines and jail terms, but not in their frequency.

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Rage bait beat two other shortlisted terms - aura farming and biohack - to win the title.

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