term (Meaning)
term (n)
a word or expression used for some particular thing
a limited period of time
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition
the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
term (v)
name formally or designate with a term
term (n.)
That which limits the extent of anything; limit; extremity; bound; boundary.
The time for which anything lasts; any limited time; as, a term of five years; the term of life.
In universities, schools, etc., a definite continuous period during which instruction is regularly given to students; as, the school year is divided into three terms.
A point, line, or superficies, that limits; as, a line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid.
A fixed period of time; a prescribed duration
The limitation of an estate; or rather, the whole time for which an estate is granted, as for the term of a life or lives, or for a term of years.
A space of time granted to a debtor for discharging his obligation.
The time in which a court is held or is open for the trial of causes.
The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice.
A word or expression; specifically, one that has a precisely limited meaning in certain relations and uses, or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or the like; as, a technical term.
A quadrangular pillar, adorned on the top with the figure of a head, as of a man, woman, or satyr; -- called also terminal figure. See Terminus, n., 2 and 3.
A member of a compound quantity; as, a or b in a + b; ab or cd in ab - cd.
The menses.
Propositions or promises, as in contracts, which, when assented to or accepted by another, settle the contract and bind the parties; conditions.
In Scotland, the time fixed for the payment of rents.
A piece of carved work placed under each end of the taffrail.
To apply a term to; to name; to call; to denominate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of term
term Sentence Examples
- The financial report included multiple technical terms that required explanation.
- The professor emphasized the importance of understanding the specific terminology used in the discipline.
- Legal documents often contain complex legal terms that require careful interpretation.
- The medical field has its own unique terminology that can be difficult for non-professionals to comprehend.
- The research paper used precise scientific terms to convey the findings accurately.
- The software application had a user-friendly interface but the technical terms could be intimidating.
- The contract used several contractual terms that required clarification.
- The architectural plans included a glossary of technical terms for better understanding.
- The dictionary provided definitions for both common and specialized terms.
- The academic journal peer-reviewed papers for accuracy and consistency in the use of technical terms.
FAQs About the word term
a word or expression used for some particular thing, a limited period of time, (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement, any dis
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The financial report included multiple technical terms that required explanation.
The professor emphasized the importance of understanding the specific terminology used in the discipline.
Legal documents often contain complex legal terms that require careful interpretation.
The medical field has its own unique terminology that can be difficult for non-professionals to comprehend.
