Definition: 1. A word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language. 2. One of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc. 3. A word or expression used for some particular thing. 4. A limited period of time.
Use 'term' in a sentence:
1. 'Darling' is a term of endearment.
2. I'm not doing it on your terms.
3. I told him what I thought of him in no uncertain terms.
4. The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define.
5. The technical term for sunburn is erythema.
6. The book is well organized in terms of plot.
7. Luckily he had insured himself against long-term illness.
8. The long-term unemployed are becoming a new underclass.
9. Nixon never completed his term of office.
10. We need to look at a more expansive definition of the term.
11. The research shows that preschool children are capable of thinking in abstract terms.
12. What are you doing at half-term ?
13. 'Old man' is a slang term for 'father'.
14. Most governments simply leave the long-term jobless to rot.
15. If bad posture becomes habitual, you risk long-term effects.
16. The company is buffered by long-term contracts with growers.
17. The term 'post-industrial' now has wide currency.
18. I see the term as a put-down of women.
19. The students will be examined in all subjects at the end of term.
20. Next term we'll be looking at the Second World War period.
21. It depends on how you define the term 'hostile'.
22. Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment.
23. No term of endearment crossed their lips.
24. I'll be teaching history and sociology next term.
25. Long-term prospects for the economy have improved.
26. I'm not happy with his work this term.
27. His life had reached its natural term.
28. In terms of cost ─ how much were you thinking of charging?
29. There is no difference between the two in quantitative terms.
30. The article is full of technical terms.
31. His term of office expires at the end of June.
32. In practical terms this law may be difficult to enforce.
33. She is still coming to terms with her son's death.
34. We shall be looking for an improvement in your work this term.
35. It's nearly the end of term.
36. These are the terms and conditions of your employment.
37. The operation was considered a success in military terms.
38. The presidential mandate is limited to two terms of four years each.
39. The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity.
40. He's talking in terms of starting a completely new career.
41. The terms of the contract are under review.
42. You need to set yourself some long-term goals.
43. The cost in terms of human life was high.
44. Check the terms of the policy before you sign.
45. She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff.
46. Short-term contracts increase staff turnover.
47. Many students now have paid employment during term.
48. It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract.
49. The final term will be devoted to project work.
50. Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term.
51. They finally agreed to our terms with a certain reluctance.
52. In terms of extra staff ─ how many will we need?
53. Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.
54. Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.
55. This represents a reduction of 5% in real terms.
