term (EN)

noun, verb

noun “term”

1. a word or phrase used to describe a specific thing, especially in a particular field
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   The term “algorithm” is commonly used in computer science.
2. a fixed period of time during which something lasts or happens
   He served a five-year term as governor.
3. one of the periods into which a school or university year is divided
   The spring term starts in January.
4. (in mathematics) a number or expression in a mathematical equation or series
   In the expression 2x + 3, both '2x' and '3' are terms.
5. the normal period of pregnancy when birth usually happens
   She carried the baby to term.
6. the time during which legal courts are in session
   The trial will commence in the next term.
7. (in computing) a program that emulates a terminal
   By using a term, you can access the server remotely.

verb “term”

1. to give a name to something; to call or label
   Scientists term this process “photosynthesis”.
2. (informal) to terminate someone's employment
   The company decided to term several employees due to budget cuts.