Term

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Term may refer to:

Term (language) or terminology, a noun or compound word used in a specific context: meaning
Term (time) a fixed period of time
Term (computers) or terminal emulator, a program that emulates a video terminal
Term (architecture) or terminal form, a human head and bust that continues as a square tapering pillar-like form
Term, Iran, a village in Mazandaran Province, Iran
Payment (or credit) terms, a part of an invoice; when you'll have to pay and what discount you'll get by paying early. Like "2/10 net 30".
Technical term, part of the specialized vocabulary of a particular field
Scientific terminology, terms used by scientists
Contractual term, a legally binding provision
Telecom Enforcement Resource and Monitoring, the vigilance and monitoring wing of the Indian Department of Telecommunications

Lengths of time

Academic term, a division of the academic year in which classes are held
Easter term
Lent term
Michaelmas term
Term of office, the length of time a person serves in a particular office
Term of patent, the maximum period during which a patent can be maintained in force

Term (logic), a component of a logical or mathematical expression (not to be confused with term logic, or Aristotelian logic)
- Addends, arguments to the addition operator
- Ground term, a term with no variables
- Term algebra, the algebra of mathematical terms
Term symbol, a concept in quantum mechanics