term
🇺🇸
/tɜːrm/
🇬🇧
/tɜːm/
noun
A2
A name for something, especially in a specific language.
I would describe myself, for lack of a better term, as a nerd.
B1
A school or university period, usually one of three in a year.
Many students now have paid employment during term.
B2
A set period of time for something to last or be valid.
The contract was for a fixed term of five years.
R
The end of a set period, especially one expected to end at a certain point.
The pregnancy went to full term.
R
A part of a series or equation.
verb
R
To describe someone or something using a specific word or name.
At his age, he can hardly be termed young.
translation
A name for something, especially in a specific language.; A school or university period, usually one of three in a year.; A set period of time for something to last or be valid.; The end of a set period, especially one expected to end at a certain point.; A part of a series or equation.
To describe someone or something using a specific word or name.
Word Forms
3rd Present
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Past
termed
Perfect
termed
Progressive
terming
Plural
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