Term

Quick meaning: Term is a noun meaning That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary, terminus.

Meaning

That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary, terminus.

More Meanings

1. A chronological limitation or restriction, a limited timespan.
2. Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.
3. Specifically, the conditions in a legal contract that specify the price and also how and when payment must be made.
4. (geometry, archaic) A point, line, or superficies that limits.
5. A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
6. Relations among people.
7. Part of a year, especially one of the divisions of an academic year.

Example Sentences

Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing.

At the decline of day, Winding above the mountain’s snowy term, New banners shone: […]

The latest models are available now, on the lowest terms you'll find anywhere, guaranteed.

Corruption is a reciprocal to generation, and they two are as nature's two terms, or boundaries.

Word Forms

• terms
• terming
• termed

Synonyms for term

Depending on context, synonyms include designate, dub, name, axe, fire, sack.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include condition, limit, close, closure, end, terminus.

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