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[tɜːm] noun I
1) [C] a word or phrase that is used for referring to or describing someone or something
a technical/medical term[/ex]
2) terms
[plural] used for saying which aspects of something you are considering or including
In practical terms, this change is unlikely to affect many people.[/ex]
The savings, both in terms of time and money, could be considerable.[/ex]
3) [C] one of the periods of time that the year is divided into for students
What classes are you taking this term?[/ex]
How many weeks is it till the end of term?[/ex]
He trains five times a week during term time.[/ex]
4) [C] a period of time that something lasts
In 1988 he was re-elected for a five-year term.[/ex]
He received a prison term of six months.[/ex]
5) terms
[plural] the conditions of a legal, business, or financial agreement that the people making it accept
We have agreed the terms of the lease.[/ex]
the terms for their release from prison[/ex]
Do you accept these terms and conditions?[/ex]
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be on good/bad/friendly etc terms — to have a good/bad/friendly etc relationship with someone[/ex]
We parted on good terms.[/ex]
come to terms with sth — to learn to accept and deal with an unpleasant situation or event[/ex]
in the long/short term — for or after a long/short period of time[/ex]
In the long term, you'll be happier if you give up smoking.[/ex]
on speaking terms — feeling friendly towards someone, and not angry with them[/ex]
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verb [T]
term [tɜːm]
to use a particular word or phrase for describing or referring to someone or something

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