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term noun ( DESCRIPTION )
/tɜːm/
/tɝːm/ n Definition
[C] a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, often to describe something official or technical
'Without let or hindrance' is a legal term which means 'freely'.
term of abuse
an unkind or unpleasant name to call someone
term of endearment
a kind or friendly name to call someone
in terms of/in ... terms
used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing
In financial terms, the project was not a success.
In terms of money, I was better off in my last job.
in no uncertain terms
in a very clear way
She told him what she thought of his behaviour in no uncertain terms (= She made her disapproval very clear).
in strong, etc. terms
using language which clearly shows your feelings
He complained in the strongest terms.
She spoke of his achievements in glowing terms (= in a very approving way).
(Definition of term noun (DESCRIPTION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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