Synonyms for term
noun
A name
expression, terminology, phrase, word, locution, indication, denomination, article, appellation, designation, title, head, caption, nomenclature, moniker*; see also name 1.
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
come to terms
in terms of
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noun
A limited or specific period of time during which something happens, lasts, or extends:
duration, span, stretch, time. See timeThe period during which someone or something exists:
day (often used in plural), duration, existence, life, lifetime, span. See live, timeA specific length of time characterized by the occurrence of certain conditions or events:
period, season, span, stretch. See timeA sound or combination of sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning:
expression, locution, word. See wordsA restricting or modifying element.
Often used in plural: condition, provision, proviso, qualification, reservation, specification, stipulation. (Informal) string (often used in plural). See limitedAn established position from which to operate or deal with others.
Often used in plural: basis, footing, status. See connect
verb
To describe with a word or term:
call, characterize, designate, label, name, style, tag. See specific, wordsTo give a name or title to:
baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, name, style, title. See specific, words
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