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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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Example Sentences

"Choose method of message delivery, my choice. - two highly respected former ---- fill in the blank, immigration, scotland yard. sfo. . who may knock on her door and present the terms," Epstein wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

All the contracts extend the terms to four years instead of three years, which studios had sought out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Bolton is one of the many people hired in the president’s first term who ended up on bad terms with the boss.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

“When she arrives, she will violate the literal terms of the Hawaii law merely by pulling into the parking lot,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

They each served prison terms of various lengths.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti