terms
pronunciation
How to pronounce terms in British English:
UK [tɜːmz]
How to pronounce terms in American English:
US [tɜːrmz]
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- Noun:
- status with respect to the relations between people or groups
- the amount of money needed to purchase something
Word Origin
- terms (n.)
- "limiting conditions," early 14c.; see term (n.). Hence expressions such as come to terms, make terms, on any terms, etc. Meaning "standing, footing, mutual relations," as in expression on good terms (with someone), is recorded from 1540s.