Five different ways to use the word term

                               


    1.   A word or phrase with a particular meaning

v I have already studied computer science, that’s why I am familiar with technical terms.

v She used some philosophic terms that were too difficult to understand.

    2.   The period of time into which a year is divided, especially for school and universities

v I will have learnt a lot of things by the end of the term.

v Adam told me that the spring term was very difficult.

    3.   A period of time someone spends in prison

v The offender is going to serve a ten-year term.

    4.   A period of time during which a politician holds a position, or a government has power

v Mr Bashir agreed that he would stay in office until his presidential term expires in April 2020 and not seek re-election. (BBC)

   5.   A period of time during which a contract or agreement lasts

v The contract we signed two years ago is near the end of its term.