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in terms of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈtɝmz əv/ · UK /ɪn ˈtɜːmz əv/

in terms of means: When considering a particular part or feature of something.

preposition

REGARDINGB2

When considering a particular part or feature of something.

  • The rooms differ in terms of size.
  • In terms of cost, the bus is cheaper.
  • How has the school improved in terms of teaching?

How to use it: in terms of something (This car is better in terms of safety.)

Similar words: regarding, with respect to

Common phrases: in terms of cost, in terms of quality

USING A VARIABLEC1

Using one number, letter, or unit to show the value of another.

  • Write the answer in terms of x.
  • We expressed the length in terms of meters.
  • Can you rewrite this formula in terms of y?

How to use it: express something in terms of something (Express the distance in terms of the time taken.)

Similar words: as a function of

Common phrases: in terms of x, in terms of meters

phrase

REGARDINGB2

When talking about something with a particular subject or point of view in mind.

  • Think about it in terms of time.
  • She described success in terms of helping others.
  • In terms of teaching, what has changed?

How to use it: talk about something in terms of something (They talk about success in terms of money.)

Similar words: with respect to, as regards

Common phrases: in terms of money, in terms of success

Questions about in terms of

What does in terms of mean?

When considering a particular part or feature of something.

What is in terms of in other languages?

Türkçe: açısından · Español: en cuanto a · Français: en matière de · Deutsch: hinsichtlich · Italiano: in termini di · 日本語: の点で

How do you pronounce in terms of?

In American English /ɪn ˈtɝmz əv/; in British English /ɪn ˈtɜːmz əv/.

How do you use in terms of in a sentence?

The rooms differ in terms of size. In terms of cost, the bus is cheaper.

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