terms

/ tɜːmz /

plural noun

1. usually specified prenominally the actual language or mode of presentation used

   he described the project in loose terms

2. conditions of an agreement

   you work here on our terms

3. a sum of money paid for a service or credit; charges
4. usually preceded by on mutual relationship or standing

   they are on affectionate terms

5. in terms of
   as expressed by; regarding

   in terms of money he was no better off

6. come to terms
   to reach acceptance or agreement

   to come to terms with one's failings

Idioms and Phrases

see bring to terms ; come to terms with ; contradiction in terms ; in no uncertain terms ; in terms of ; on good terms ; on speaking terms .

Example Sentences

As most of us won’t regard the IRA as an army at war, as it styled itself, but a terrorist organization — as was, certainly, its opposite number, the Ulster Defense Assn. — our hope will be that the sisters survive the IRA as much as their smuggling expeditions, bank robberies and prison terms.

From Los Angeles Times

"Abortion funds are committed no matter what, to ensure that people still have access to the abortion care that they want and need on their own terms,"

From Salon

“Abortion funds are committed no matter what, to ensure that people still have access to the abortion care that they want and need on their own terms,” Njoku said.

From Salon

“He was willing to endure a certain amount of pain if it meant that he wasn’t going to have to pay a premium in terms of people’s salaries and equity,” Schiffer said of his approach to Twitter.

From Slate

“It doesn’t make sense for universities in the same city - or the same region - to compete in terms of the courses being offered,” Sir David says.

From BBC