What does term mean?

Answer 1

Historical terms are words/phrases (names/places/etc) that have importance/significance in their own historical context. A historical term for the Reformation period in Europe would, for example, be the Holy Roman Empire.

Answer 2

term

n.

1. A limited period of time.

2. A period of time that is assigned to a person to serve: a six-year term as senator. See synonyms at period.

3. A period when a school or court is in session.

1. A point in time at which something ends; termination: an apprenticeship nearing its term.

2. The end of a normal gestation period: carried the fetus to term.

3. A deadline, as for making a payment.

3. Law.

1. A fixed period of time for which an estate is granted.

2. An estate granted for a fixed period.

1. A word or group of words having a particular meaning: had to explain the term gridlock.

2. terms Language of a certain kind; chosen words: spoke in rather vague terms; praised him in glowing terms.

5. One of the elements of a proposed or concluded agreement; a condition. Often used in the plural: offered favorable peace terms; one of the terms of the lease; the terms of a divorce settlement.

6. terms The relationship between two people or groups; personal footing: on good terms with her in-laws.

7. Mathematics.

1. One of the quantities composing a ratio or fraction or forming a series.

2. One of the quantities connected by addition or subtraction signs in an equation; a member.

8. Logic. Each of the two concepts being compared or related in a proposition.

1. A stone or post marking a boundary, especially a squared and downward-tapering pillar adorned with a head and upper torso.

2. An architectural or decorative motif resembling such a marker.

tr.v., termed, term·ing, terms.

To designate; call.

idiom:

in terms of

1. As measured or indicated by; in units of: distances expressed in terms of kilometers as well as miles; cheap entertainment, but costly in terms of time wasted.

2. In relation to; with reference to: "facilities planned and programmed in terms of their interrelationships, instead of evolving haphazardly" (Wharton Magazine).

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