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(DESCRIPTION) [noun] [C] - a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, such as to describe an official or technical wordThe term used to describe the Treasury Minister in Great Britain is 'the Chancellor'.'Etiolated' is a specialized term used for plants which have grown tall and pale by being kept in the dark.'Without let or hindrance' is a legal term which means 'freely'.'Dear' is a term of endearment (= a kind or friendly name to call someone).'You idiot' is a term of abuse (= an unkind or unpleasant way of speaking to someone).If you talk about something in particular terms, you express it using language which clearly shows your feelings.He complained in strong/the strongest terms (= complained strongly).She spoke of his achievements in glowing terms (= in a very approving way).She told him what she thought of his contribution in no uncertain terms (= She made her disapproval clear).