Definition of terms noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. the conditions that people offer, demand or accept when they make an agreement, an arrangement or a contract. They failed to agree on the terms of a settlement. These are the terms and conditions of your employment.
Terms are conditions of payment, such as the due date or discount offered for payment within a certain period, usually printed on an invoice. Collins COBUILD Key Words for Retail. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
TERMS definition: (usually specified prenominally) the actual language or mode of presentation used See examples of terms used in a sentence.
We'll hold him to the exact terms of the contract. (Definition of terms from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Define terms. terms synonyms, terms pronunciation, terms translation, English dictionary definition of terms. n. 1. A limited or established period of time that something is supposed to last, as a school or court session, tenure in public office, or a prison...
A term is a word or expression used with a particular meaning. "Rap," "punk," "grunge," and "heavy metal" are terms that describe particular styles of music. "Sweetie" is a term of endearment, at least to most people.
The terms are completed. Are the terms fulfilled? The terms of their deal were over. Once that fact had gnawed at him, but he had come to terms with it. I prefer to work on my terms.