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term

[/tɜːrm/]
nounpl: terms
termo
1. A word or phrase used to describe something
The term 'artificial intelligence' is widely used in technology.
O termo 'inteligência artificial' é amplamente utilizado em tecnologia.
2. A fixed or limited period of time
The president's term lasts four years.
O mandato do presidente dura quatro anos.
3. A condition or requirement in an agreement
The terms of the contract were very strict.
Os termos do contrato eram muito rigorosos.
4. A division of an academic year
The school year is divided into three terms.
O ano letivo é dividido em três trimestres.
5. A mathematical expression or element in a sequence
The first term of the equation is x.
O primeiro termo da equação é x.
Synonyms
wordphraseperiodspanconditionclause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
termo
commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
termo
standard usage; 'trimestre' for school terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

in terms of - em termos de
come to terms with - aceitar, fazer as pazes com
on good terms - em bons termos
in no uncertain terms - de forma inequívoca
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