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term (EN)
sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “term”

sing. term, pl. terms
  1. termine
    The term “algorithm” is commonly used in computer science.
  2. periodo
    He served a five-year term as governor.
  3. trimestre
    The spring term starts in January.
  4. (numero o espressione in un'equazione o serie matematica)
    In the expression 2x + 3, both '2x' and '3' are terms.
  5. il periodo normale della gravidanza quando solitamente avviene il parto
    She carried the baby to term.
  6. il periodo durante il quale i tribunali sono in sessione
    The trial will commence in the next term.
  7. (in informatica) un programma che emula un terminale
    By using a term, you can access the server remotely.

verbo “term”

infinito term; lui terms; pass. termed; p.p. termed; ger. terming
  1. denominare
    Scientists term this process “photosynthesis”.
  2. licenziare (informale)
    The company decided to term several employees due to budget cuts.