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Term is a polysemous word in English, used as a noun and a verb with several related but distinct senses. As a noun, it most often denotes a word or expression used to denote a thing, concept, or relation. It can also refer to a fixed or limited period of time, such as a school term, the term of a lease, or the term of a contract. The plural terms can refer to the set of expressions used within a discipline or to the stipulations of an agreement.

In mathematics and formal languages, a term is a component of an expression. In a polynomial, terms

In linguistics and terminology, a term is a word or phrase with a specialized meaning within a

In law and contract usage, a term is a provision or condition that forms part of an

Etymology traces term to Old French terme and Latin terminus, meaning end or boundary, reflecting the sense

are
the
summands,
such
as
3x^2,
2x,
and
−5.
A
term
can
be
a
constant
or
a
product
of
a
coefficient
and
variables;
the
structure
of
terms
determines
the
form
of
the
expression
and
its
simplification.
particular
domain.
The
collection
of
such
terms
constitutes
the
terminology
of
that
field,
defined
to
ensure
precise
and
unambiguous
communication.
agreement.
Terms
can
be
express
(clearly
stated)
or
implied
by
law,
industry
practice,
or
the
context
of
the
contract,
and
they
govern
the
rights
and
obligations
of
the
parties.
of
a
defined
limit
or
label.
Common
usage
includes
phrases
like
term
of
office,
long-term,
or
term
paper.
The
verb
form
to
term
means
to
designate
or
name
something
as
a
particular
term.