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Vocabulary Entry
term
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A word or expression that has a specific meaning in a particular context.
Example Sentences
"The term 'ecosystem' refers to a community of living organisms and their environment."
"In legal discussions, the term 'contract' is used frequently."
"She clarified the term 'sustainability' during her presentation."
V
verb
To set or fix in a specified condition; to define or specify.
Example Sentences
"The committee will term the new guidelines next week."
"The researcher needed to term the variables in her study."
"He was asked to term the project's objectives clearly."
A
adjective
Relating to a specific period or limit; often used in reference to time or duration.
Example Sentences
"The term limits in the election will affect many candidates."
"Her term paper was due at the end of the semester."
"The agreement was set to be valid for a term year."