English

term

tɝːm, tɜrm, tɜːm, tɝm
Meaning: a word or phrase; a fixed period of time
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: tɜrm, tɜːm, tɝm

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Example sentences

We are currently in the middle of the spring term.
We are currently in the middle of the spring term.
The report was full of technical terms.
The report was full of technical terms.
Please tick the box if you agree with the terms.
Please tick the box if you agree with the terms.
He called his girlfriend shorty as a term of endearment.
He called his girlfriend shorty as a term of endearment.
The cheap knockoff was clearly inferior to the original product in terms of durability.
The cheap knockoff was clearly inferior to the original product in terms of durability.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a specific technical word, or a semester in school.

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