TERM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Middle English (denoting a limit in space or time, or (in the plural) limiting conditions): from Old French terme, from Latin terminus ‘end, boundary, limit’

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study

word or phrase used to describe thing or to express concept

• the musical term ‘leitmotiv’
• a term of abuse

a fixed or limited period for which something, for example office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last

fixed or limited period for which something

• the President is elected for a single four-year term

each of the periods in the year, alternating with holiday or vacation, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a law court holds sessions

each of periods in year, alternating with holiday or vacation, during which instruction is given in school, college, or university

• the summer term
• term starts tomorrow

conditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed requirements

conditions under which action may be undertaken or agreement reached

• their solicitors had agreed terms
• he could only be dealt with on his own terms

each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.

each of quantities in ratio, series, or mathematical expression

give a descriptive name to; call by a specified term

give descriptive name to

• he has been termed the father of modern theology