term synonyms

term

n.

  1. A name

    expression, terminology, phrase, word, locution, indication, denomination, article, appellation, designation, title, head, caption, nomenclature, moniker*; see also name 1.

  2. A period of time

    span, interval, course, cycle, season, duration, phase, official period of tenure, quarter, course of time, semester, school period, session, period of confinement; see also time 2.

bring to terms

coerce, pressure, reduce to submission; see force 1.

come to terms

compromise, arrive at an agreement, arbitrate; see agree.

in terms of

in reference to, about, concerning; see regarding.

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