term
Translation
term, period, word, condition
Examples
The school term starts in September.
The school term starts in September.
What does this technical term mean?
What does this technical term mean?
You must agree to the terms of service.
You must agree to the terms of service.
He was elected for a four-year term.
He was elected for a four-year term.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) term a word or phrase with a specific meaning What does this technical term mean?
the terms of ((sth.)) the conditions of an agreement You must agree to the terms of service.
a ((number))-year term a fixed period of time for a position He was elected for a four-year term.
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Etymology
From Latin 'terminus' meaning 'end, boundary, limit'. This relates to a period of time with a defined end.
Memory Tips
Think of an airport 'terminal' as the 'end' of a journey. A 'term' is a period with a defined 'end'.