term
nounUK /tɜːm/
US /tɝːm/
A word or name for something.
The teacher explained the new term to the class.
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2. A fixed period of time.
The school term lasts for three months.
3. A condition in an agreement.
They agreed to the terms of the contract.
4. A way of expressing something.
She spoke of him in glowing terms.