to term
01
benämna, beskriva
to describe something using a specific word or phrase
Complex Transitive: to term a phenomenon or situation sth
Exempel
The linguist termed the language phenomenon code-switching to describe the alternating use of two languages in conversation.
Lingvisten benämnde språkfenomenet kodväxling för att beskriva det växlande användandet av två språk i en konversation.
The medical community terms the condition chronic fatigue syndrome.
Det medicinska samhället benämner detta tillstånd som kroniskt trötthetssyndrom.
Term
01
tidsspann, slut
the end of a specific period of time, particularly one that is expected to last
02
term, ord
a single word or group of words used to name or define something
Exempel
The term " photosynthesis " refers to a biological process.
Termen "fotosyntes" avser en biologisk process.
She learned a new medical term in her class.
Hon lärde sig en ny medicinsk term i sin klass.
03
termin, semester
one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.
Dialect
British
British
Exempel
The new term starts next Monday.
Den nya terminen börjar nästa måndag.
She completed her assignments before the term ended.
Hon slutförde sina uppgifter innan terminen slutade.
04
term, villkor
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
05
term, element
a single number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables in an expression or equation, separated by addition or subtraction operators
Exempel
Combining like terms in an algebraic expression simplifies it.
Att kombinera liknande termer i ett algebraiskt uttryck förenklar det.
Each term in the sequence follows a specific pattern.
Varje term i följden följer ett specifikt mönster.
06
term, ord
one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition
07
term, karyatid
a decorative column or pilaster that typically features a human or animal head or bust at the top, often used to support an entablature or other architectural elements
08
termin, slutet på graviditeten
the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent
