Term

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Term may refer to:

• Term (language) or terminology, a word or compound word used in a specific context
• Term (computers) or terminal emulator, a program that emulates a video terminal
• Term (law) or contractual term, a legally binding provision
• Term (architecture) or terminal form, a human head and bust that continues as a square tapering pillar-like form
• Term (education) or academic term, a division of the academic year in which classes are held
• Term (patent), the maximum period during which a patent can be maintained in force
• Technical term, part of the specialized vocabulary of a particular field
• Terms or bounds, a concept in astrology

In mathematics:

• Term (mathematics), a component of a mathematical expression
• Term symbol, a concept in quantum mechanics

[edit] See also

• Term algebra, the algebra of mathematical terms
• Term of office, the length of time a person serves in a particular office
• Full term, at the end of the duration of a pregnancy
• Midterm
• Minterms
• Maxterms
• Tern (disambiguation)

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