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Term

🇬🇧 UK /["/tɜːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tɜːrm/"]/

Meaning of Term

a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language

In simple words: A word or phrase used in a specific way.

Term in a sentence

• The term 'apple' refers to a type of fruit.
• In this class, we will learn the term 'photosynthesis' in detail.
• At the end of the term, students take their final exams.
• He used the term 'global warming' to describe climate change.
• The term of office for the president lasts four years.
• During the term, we will cover many interesting topics.

How to use Term

Use 'term' in academic or technical contexts when discussing concepts. Avoid in casual speech or when referring to everyday language.

Grammar pattern

term + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'term' like a teacher's 'term' for a specific subject.

Related words

Collocations with Term

• specific
• blanket
• broad
• use
• be couched in
• define
• connote something
• denote something
• describe something
• term for
• term of
• in glowing terms
• in no uncertain terms
• in simple terms
• college
• school
• university
• paper
• during (the) term
• in the term
• the beginning of (the) term
• the end of (the) term
• long
• short
• full
• serve
• seek
• win
• run
• expire
• run out
• at term
• in the long term
• in the medium term
• in the near term
• long
• short
• full
• serve
• seek
• win
• run
• expire
• run out
• at term
• in the long term
• in the medium term
• in the near term

Synonyms for Term

• word
• phrase
• expression
• designation
• label

Opposites of Term

• undefined
• unclassified

Common mistakes with Term

• Confused with 'team' — ensure use of the correct word.
• Using 'terms' instead of 'term' when referring to a single concept.
• Misunderstanding the context; 'term' is not always synonymous with 'word'.

Frequently asked questions about Term

What does Term mean?

A word or phrase used in a specific way.

What is the definition of Term?

a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language

How do you use Term in a sentence?

The term 'apple' refers to a type of fruit.

Can you give another example of Term?

In this class, we will learn the term 'photosynthesis' in detail.

What are synonyms for Term?

Common alternatives include word, phrase, expression, designation, label.

What is the opposite of Term?

Opposite meanings include undefined, unclassified.

What words go with Term?

It commonly pairs with specific, blanket, broad, use, be couched in, define, connote something, denote something, describe something, term for, term of, in glowing terms, in no uncertain terms, in simple terms, college, school, university, paper, during (the) term, in the term, the beginning of (the) term, the end of (the) term, long, short, full, serve, seek, win, run, expire, run out, at term, in the long term, in the medium term, in the near term, long, short, full, serve, seek, win, run, expire, run out, at term, in the long term, in the medium term, in the near term.

What are common mistakes when using Term?

Confused with 'team' — ensure use of the correct word. Using 'terms' instead of 'term' when referring to a single concept. Misunderstanding the context; 'term' is not always synonymous with 'word'.

How do you pronounce Term?

US: /["/tɜːrm/"]/, UK: /["/tɜːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Term?

Use 'term' in academic or technical contexts when discussing concepts. Avoid in casual speech or when referring to everyday language.

What CEFR level is Term?

"Term" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.