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Log In term 1 of 2 noun ˈtərm Synonyms of term 1 a : a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject legal terms b terms plural : expression of a specified kind described in glowing terms 2 a : a limited or definite extent of time especially : the time for which something lasts : duration, tenure term of office lost money in the short term b : the whole period for which an estate is granted also : the estate or interest held by one for a term c : the time during which a court is in session 3 : division in a school year during which instruction is regularly given to students 4 terms plural : provisions that determine the nature and scope of an agreement : conditions terms of sale liberal credit terms 5 terms plural a : mutual relationship : footing on good terms b : agreement, concord come to terms after extensive negotiations c : a state of acceptance or understanding came to terms with the failure of his marriage 6 a : the time at which a pregnancy of normal length terminates had her baby at full term b : end, termination also : a point in time assigned to something (such as a payment) 7 a : a unitary or compound expression connected with another by a plus or minus sign b : an element of a fraction or proportion or of a series or sequence 8 : any of the three substantive elements of a syllogism 9 : a quadrangular pillar often tapering downward and adorned on the top with the figure of a head or the upper part of the body see also: bring to terms come to terms in terms of on one's own terms term 2 of 2 verb termed; terming; terms transitive verb : to apply a term to : call, name Synonyms of term Relevance Noun tenure stint Verb name call title label dub nickname style designate See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of term in a Sentence Noun “I had the feeling that I had been there before.” “The term for that is ‘déjà vu.’” That's an outdated term that no one uses anymore. He spoke about them in glowing terms. The law had been understood in broad terms. The governor will run for a second term. He is currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate. He was sentenced to a ten-year term in the state penitentiary. The term of the contract is 60 months. His grades have improved since last term. English 122 is not offered this term. Verb They termed the structure a “double helix.” The project was termed a success. Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback. Noun The president’s immigration crackdown has been a prominent feature of his second term with major operations in Los Angeles and other cities sending arrests soaring. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026 The terms of the voluntary work program at all federal immigration facilities are directed by the Federal government and governed by federal law. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026 Verb But two council members are termed out, and a third might be replaced by an election challenger. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Newsom is termed out of office in early January and is openly considering a run for president in 2028. — Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for term Word History Etymology Noun Middle English terme, from Anglo-French, from Latin terminus boundary marker, limit; akin to Greek termōn boundary, end, Sanskrit tarman top of a post First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6b Verb 1545, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of term was in the 13th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing term catchall term form/term of address full-term in the long term in the short term long-term long-term memory long-term potentiation major term medium-term middle term minor term over the long term over the short term short-term short-term memory term insurance term limit term of affection term of art term of/in office term of office term of opprobrium term paper term time the long term the short term to term Rhymes for term berm ferm firm germ herm sperm squirm therm worm wurm affirm bookworm See All Rhymes for term Browse Nearby Words terlinguaite term termagancy See all Nearby Words Articles Related to term We Added 455 New Words to the... An update of 455 new words, from 'dad bod' to 'deplatform' Cite this Entry Style “Term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/term. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition term 1 of 2 noun ˈtərm 1 : end entry 1 sense 1b 2 : a fixed period of time especially : the time for which something lasts : duration served two terms the new school term 3 plural : conditions that limit the nature and scope of something (as an agreement) could not accept their terms 4 a : a word or expression that has an exact meaning in some uses or is limited to a particular field legal terms b plural : words of a particular kind spoke in glowing terms 5 a : a mathematical expression (as 3x in x2 + 3x − y) connected to another by a plus or a minus sign b : an element (as a numerator) of a fraction or proportion 6 plural a : personal relationship on good terms with the neighbors b : agreement sense 1b come to terms after much compromise c : a state of acceptance or understanding came to terms with the decision term 2 of 2 verb : to apply a term to : call, name Medical Definition term 1 of 2 noun ˈtərm : the time at which a pregnancy of normal length terminates had her baby at full term term 2 of 2 adjective : carried to, occurring at, or associated with full term a term infant term births Legal Definition term noun often attributive 1 : a specified period of time the policy term 2 : the whole period for which an estate is granted also : the estate itself 3 a : the period in which the powers of a court may be validly exercised b : session 4 : a word, phrase, or provision of import especially in determining the nature and scope of an agreement —usually used in pl. the terms of the contract More from Merriam-Webster on term Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about term Love words? 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