terms

Definition of Terms in English :

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Noun

1. footing, terms

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

Example Sentences:
'on good terms with her in-laws'
'on a friendly footing'

footing

2. damage, price, terms

the amount of money needed to purchase something

Example Sentences:
'the price of gasoline'
'he got his new car on excellent terms'
'how much is the damage?'

damage
price

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Terms

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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. in terms of

6. come to terms

Terms

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n.

1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison sentence.

2.

a. A point in time at which something ends; termination: an apprenticeship nearing its term.

b. The end of a normal gestation period: carried the fetus to term.

c. A deadline, as for making a payment.

3. Law

a. A fixed period of time for which an estate is granted.

b. An estate granted for a fixed period.

4.

a. A word or group of words having a particular meaning, especially in a specific field: I was baffled by the technical terms that the programmers were using.

b. terms Language of a certain kind; chosen words: spoke in rather vague terms; praised him in glowing terms.

5. often terms One of the elements of a proposed or concluded agreement; a condition: offered favorable peace terms; one of the terms of the lease; the terms of a divorce settlement.

6. terms The relationship between two people or groups; personal footing: on good terms with her in-laws.

7. Mathematics

a. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

b. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

8. Logic Each of the two concepts being compared or related in a proposition.

9.

a. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

b. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

tr.v. termed, term·ing, terms

To designate; call.

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