(computing theory) A well-formed formula in the language of a lambda calculus.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of term out

(idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) (of an elected official, lease, etc) To finish the term. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see term, out.

(idiomatic) The transfer of debt within a company's balance sheet without acquiring new debt often through the capitalization of short-term to long-term debt.

simple past tense and past participle of term out

(US, education) January term: a period in January where students and faculty can take part in learning and other activities outside of the formal academic terms.

plural of J-term

plural of skunked term

A word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages.

plural of concrete term