terms

1 status with respect to the relations between people or groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing" [syn: footing]

2 the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?" [syn: price, damage]

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) /tɜːmz/, /t3:mz/
• (US) /tɝmz/, /t3`mz/

Noun

terms

1. plural of term

Term may refer to:

• Term (computers) or terminal emulator, a program that emulates a video terminal
• Term (language), a word or compound word used in a specific context
• Term (mathematics), a component of a mathematical expression
• Academic term, a division of the academic year in which classes are held
• Contractual term, a legally binding provision
• Technical term, part of the specialized vocabulary of a particular field
• Terms or bounds, a concept in astrology
• Term of office, the length of time a person serves in a particular office
• Term of patent, the maximum period during which a patent can be maintained in force
• Term symbol, a concept in quantum mechanics

See also

• Tern (disambiguation)
• Terminology

accommodation, adjustment, arrangement, boundary condition, catch, clause, composition of differences, compromise, condition, donnee, escalator clause, escape clause, escape hatch, fine print, given, grounds, joker, kicker, limiting condition, obligation, parameter, prerequisite, provision, provisions, proviso, requisite, resolution, saving clause, settlement, sine qua non, small print, specification, stipulation, string, ultimatum, whereas