(neuroscience) A long-lasting (hours in vitro, weeks to months in vivo) increase, typically in amplitude, of the response of a postsynaptic neuron to a particular pattern of stimuli from a presynaptic neuron.

(communication, mobile) A standard marketed as 4G LTE for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals.

plural of fixed-term contract

(archaic) To study for the bar, in order to practise law.

(insurance) Term assurance with a sum assured that increases over the term of the contract.

(insurance) Term assurance with a sum assured that decreases over the term of the contract.

(insurance) Term assurance with a sum assured that remains level over the term of the contract.

Alternative form of midterm break

(psychology) The stage of the Atkinson–Shiffrin memory model where informative knowledge is held indefinitely.

(psychology) The capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.