Term (IPA: /ˈtɝm/)
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That which limits the extent of anything; limit; extremity; bound; boundary. |
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The time for which anything lasts; any limited time; as, a term of five years; the term of life. |
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In universities, schools, etc., a definite continuous period during which instruction is regularly given to students; as, the school year is divided into three terms. |
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A point, line, or superficies, that limits; as, a line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid. |
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A fixed period of time; a prescribed duration |
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The limitation of an estate; or rather, the whole time for which an estate is granted, as for the term of a life or lives, or for a term of years. |
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A space of time granted to a debtor for discharging his obligation. |
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The time in which a court is held or is open for the trial of causes. |
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The subject or the predicate of a proposition; one of the three component parts of a syllogism, each one of which is used twice. |
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A word or expression; specifically, one that has a precisely limited meaning in certain relations and uses, or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or the like; as, a technical term. |
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A quadrangular pillar, adorned on the top with the figure of a head, as of a man, woman, or satyr; -- called also terminal figure. See Terminus, n., 2 and 3. |
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A member of a compound quantity; as, a or b in a + b; ab or cd in ab - cd. |
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The menses. |
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Propositions or promises, as in contracts, which, when assented to or accepted by another, settle the contract and bind the parties; conditions. |
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In Scotland, the time fixed for the payment of rents. |
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A piece of carved work placed under each end of the taffrail. |
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To apply a term to; to name; to call; to denominate. |
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Mathematical expression that may form a separable part of an equation, a series, or another expression; used in in mathematical logic, universal algebra, and rewriting systems |
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Word or phrase from a specialized area of knowledge |
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In classical architecture, a pedestal which tapers towards the base and usually supports a bust or merges into a sculpted human or animal figure |
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Protein-coding gene in the species Drosophila melanogaster |
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Term in argumentation theory |
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Condition |
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Full Term |
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Terminus, Terminal Figure |
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Tank Extended Range Munition |
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Technology Enabled Relationship Management |
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Temporary Equipment Recovery Mission |
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Telegraph Error Rate Measuring |
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Terminal |
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Terminal Mode |
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Terminate |
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Termination |
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Terminated |
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Terminator |
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Terminology |
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Tornado Equipment Repair Management |
| Spanish Translation |
Term in Spanish is Término |
| Tagalog Translation |
Term in Tagalog is Isang Panahon |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Actually I made up the term object-oriented , and I can tell you I did not have C++ in mind." - Alan Kay |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Although the term dialogue was really a euphemism for scientists trying to kill each other, this format worked very well..." - João Magueijo |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Ask not how long the term you will serve, but ask what meaningful things you will do during your tenure." - Jiang Yi-huah |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "I am a graphic artist heart and soul, though I find the term artist rather embarrassing." - M. C. Escher |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign." - James K. Polk |
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