term
US /tɝm/
Definition
a word or expression used for some particular thing
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please read the terms of the contract carefully before signing it.
Synonyms
- conditiona state at a particular time
- provisiona condition or requirement in a legal document
- expressionthe feelings expressed on a person's face
Collocations
- Easy short termto short term, meaning to cheat someone by not returning him enough money
- Medium negotiate contractual terms with the vendorto discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding contractual terms with the vendor
- Hard serve out a full term as independent board directorto serve out a full term as independent board director, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
- Very Hard come to terms with the loss of market supremacyto come to terms with the loss of market supremacy, meaning to move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.