terming
ˈtɜːrmɪŋ
Definition

Definition of terming - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

languageTECH.related to terms or terminologyTECH.
  • The terming structure of the document was complex.
  • The terming conventions were outdated.
  • Terming errors can lead to misunderstandings.
terminological
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Origin of terming

English, term (to name) + -ing (action)

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  1. French:terminologique, ...
  2. German:terminologisch, ...
  3. Italian:terminologico, ...
  4. Spanish:terminológico, ...
  5. Portuguese:terminológico, ...
  6. Chinese:与术语相关, ...
  7. Japanese:用語の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصْطَلَحِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָשׁוּר לְמֻנָּחִים, ...
  10. Russian:терминологический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:термінологічний, ...
  12. Hindi:परिभाषिक, ...
term
tɜːm

Definition of term - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationUKperiod of time in an academic yearUK
  • The fall term starts in September.
semester trimester
2.
specialized vocabularyTECH.word or phrase used in a specific fieldTECH.
  • The term 'photosynthesis' is used in biology.
jargon lexicon terminology
3.
pregnancy durationTECH.the end of a pregnancyTECH.
  • She carried the baby to full term.
gestation maternity

Verb

tr.
1.
naminggive a name or designation to something
  • The process was termed as natural selection..
designate label name
2.
employmentRareUSend someone's employment or contractRareUS
  • The company termed several employees last month.
discharge dismiss fire
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general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.

Origin of term

Latin, terminus (end or boundary)

Examples of term in a sentence

  • Students are preparing for exams this term.
  • The term 'algorithm' is crucial in computer science.
  • In legal studies, the term 'precedent' is often used.
  • The doctor confirmed she reached term safely.
  • They prepared for the baby's arrival at term.
  • Her term in office was marked by significant reforms.

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  1. French:semestre, désigner, ...
  2. German:Semester, nennen, ...
  3. Italian:quadrimestre, chiamare, ...
  4. Spanish:semestre, nombrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:período letivo, designar, ...
  6. Chinese:学期, 称为, ...
  7. Japanese:学期, 命名する, ...
  8. Arabic:فصل دراسي, صاغَ مُصْطَلَحًا لِـ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֶמֶסְטֶר, לִכְנוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:семестр, называть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:семестр, називати, ...
  12. Hindi:सत्र, नाम देना, ...

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