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in terms of |
1. prep. (mathematics) of one variable or unit of measurement x which has a known relationship to another y Using equivalent expressions in y in place of expressions in x; mapping x to y. |
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If x=2y then 5x can be expressed in terms of y as 10y. |
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2. prep. in relation to a particular aspect; with respect to; as regards; concerning; regarding (a loose and non-technical extension of sense 1) |
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I switched to a different bank for better customer service, but there was little difference in terms of interest rates. |
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She has no idea how she wants the house to look in terms of décor. |
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in |
1. prep. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits. |
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2. prep. Contained by. |
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The dog is in the kennel. |
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3. prep. Within. |
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4. prep. Surrounded by. |
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terms |
1. n. plural of term |
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2. v. third-person singular present indicative of term |
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term |
1. n. Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract. |
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Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing. |
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2. n. That which limits the extent of anything; limit; extremity; bound; boundary. |
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3. n. (geometry, archaic) A point, line, or superficies that limits. |
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A line is the term of a superficies, and a superficies is the term of a solid. |
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of |
1. prep. Expressing distance or motion. |
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2. prep. (now obsolete, or dialectal) From (of distance, direction), "off". |
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3. prep. (obsolete except in phrases) Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.). |
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4. prep. From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.). |
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There are no shops within twenty miles of the cottage. |
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