Example: This report is clear in terms of sales and profits.
Definition
"In terms of" is a phrase used to specify the particular aspect or perspective from which something is considered or described, such as when discussing a report in terms of sales and profits, focusing on those specific elements.
The phrase "in terms of" originates from the use of the word 'term,' which comes from the Latin 'terminus,' meaning boundary or limit. Over time, 'in terms of' evolved to mean 'with respect to' or 'from the perspective of,' helping to clarify discussions by setting specific boundaries or criteria.
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"In terms of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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