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- terhune/təˈhjuːn/A surname of Dutch origin, historically associated with a family of American dog breeders and writers.nounVery Low
- teriyaki/ˌtɛrɪˈjɑːki/A Japanese cooking technique where food is grilled or broiled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.adjectivenounMedium
- term/tɜːm/A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular branch of study or sphere of activity.nounverbverb-transitiveHigh
- term day/tɜːm deɪ/A specific day within an academic or school term, often marking the beginning, end, or a significant event such as examinations.nounUncommon
- term insurance/tɜːm ɪnˈʃʊərəns/A type of life insurance policy that provides coverage for a fixed period (term), paying out only if the insured person dies within that term.nounC1
- term life insurance/ˈtɜːm ˌlaɪf ɪnˈʃɔːrəns/A type of life insurance that provides coverage for a specific period (term), paying out only if the insured dies during that term.nounC1
- term limit/ˈtɜːm ˌlɪm.ɪt/A legal restriction that limits the number of terms an individual may serve in a particular elected office.nounB2
- term of art/ˌtɜːm əv ˈɑːt/A word or phrase that has a specific, precise meaning within a particular profession, field, or discipline, different from its general or ordinary meaning.nounC1/C2
- term paper/ˈtɜːm ˌpeɪpə/A substantial, research-based written assignment submitted at the end of an academic term or course, typically demonstrating the student's mastery of the subject matter and research skills.nounC1
- term policy/ˈpɒl.ə.si/A set of principles, rules, or guidelines adopted by an organisation, government, or individual to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.nounC1 (Very High Frequency)
- termagant/ˈtɜː.mə.ɡənt/A harsh-tempered, overbearing, quarrelsome woman; a shrew.adjectivenounLow
- termer/ˈtɜːmə/A person who is serving a fixed period of imprisonment; a convict.nounLow (Specialized/Historical)
- terminal/ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl/Located at the end, boundary, or final stage of something; or a building/passenger area at an airport, bus station, or a point of connection in a computer system.adjectivenounB2
- terminal hair/ˈtɜːmɪnəl heə/The thick, long, and often pigmented hair that grows on the scalp, face, pubic area, and other parts of the body after puberty, as distinct from fine vellus hair.nounC2
- terminal illness/ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl ˈɪl.nəs/A medical condition that cannot be cured and is expected to result in death within a limited time.nounB2
- terminal juncture/ˌtɜː.mɪ.nəl ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə/In phonetics and phonology, a terminal juncture refers to the boundary or transition between two phonological units, typically marking the end of an utterance or a major syntactic unit. It is characterized by specific patterns of pitch, pause, and final lengthening.nounC2
- terminal leave/ˈtɜːmɪnəl liːv/The final period of leave granted to a military service member before discharge or retirement.nounLow
- terminal market/ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl ˈmɑː.kɪt/A central location, often in a major city, where goods are bought and sold in bulk for final distribution or processing, rather than for further resale.nounC2
- terminal moraine/ˌtɜːmɪnəl məˈreɪn/A ridge of glacial debris deposited at the snout of a glacier, marking its maximum advance.nounLow
- terminal platform/ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl ˈplæt.fɔːm/A raised level surface, often at a railway or bus terminus, where passengers board and alight from vehicles.nounB2
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