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

Jerome Powell indicated he would remain Fed chair if no successor is confirmed by his term’s end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

There is at least some historical precedent for a chair remaining in place beyond a formal term’s expiration date.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

But if the term’s prevalence wasn’t fully understood before, it will be in 2026.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

Spurs can take a number of positives from fighting back with a numerical disadvantage against last term's champions, however the result leaves Frank's side 13th in the table.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“Normally you pay it in addition to your first term’s Arcanum tuition. But since you’ve jumped rank on us, you’ll need to tend to it now.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss