TERM


Meaning of TERM in English

I. noun

1.

Synonyms: limit 1, bound, confine(s), end, limitation

Related Word: terminus

2.

a limited, definite, or measurable extent of time during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress

the office has a term of four years

Synonyms: duration, span, time

Related Word: phase; go, period, spell, stretch; hitch, tour, turn; standing

3.

Synonyms: word 2, vocable

4.

terms plural

Synonyms: condition 1, provision, proviso, reservation, stipulation, strings

Related Word: detail, item, particular, point; limit

5.

terms plural mutual social relationship or relative position

fight on equal terms

the two were on terms of great intimacy

Synonyms: footing, standing

Related Word: coequality, equipollence, status; equality, equivalence, par, parity; balance

II. verb

Synonyms: name 1, baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, style, title

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