Terms: meaning, definitions and examples

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Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

Abbreviation for 'Termination' in the context of software development. It refers to the end of a process or operation.

Synonyms

completion, conclusion, end

Examples of usage

  • The terms of the agreement have been met.
  • The software will terminate automatically after the specified terms are completed.
Context #2 | Noun

in legal

A condition or requirement specified in a legal agreement or contract.

Synonyms

clauses, conditions, provisions

Examples of usage

  • The terms of the contract are non-negotiable.
  • Both parties must adhere to the agreed terms.
Context #3 | Noun

in general

A word or phrase that defines a concept, used in a specific context.

Synonyms

jargon, terminology, vocabulary

Examples of usage

  • The terms used in this field can be complex for beginners.
  • Understanding the terms is crucial for effective communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "terms" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น termos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเฅเคคเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bedingungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ syarat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะผะพะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warunki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆกไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท termes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฉrminos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸartlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฑด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podmรญnky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podmienky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกๆฌพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogoji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilmรกlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rtlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรฉrminos

Etymology

The word 'terms' originated from the Old English term 'termen', meaning a limit in time, a fixed period or a boundary. Over time, its usage expanded to include various meanings related to conditions, requirements, and definitions. It has become a versatile word used in legal, technological, and general contexts.

See also: term, terminals, terminate, termination, terminology, termite.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #301, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.