in terms of — used to show what aspect of a subject you are talking about or how you are thinking about it
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: used to show what aspect of a subject you are talking about or how you are thinking about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈtɜːrmz əv/
Example Sentences
- In terms of popularity, pizza beats vegetables every time - which explains my body shape.
- In terms of cooking skills, my cat is better than me - at least it catches its own food.
- The company has improved significantly in terms of employee satisfaction.
in terms of
PREPOSITION[/ɪn ˈtɜːrmz əv/]
used to show what aspect of a subject you are talking about or how you are thinking about it
In terms of speed, the cheetah beats every other animal on the savanna.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'terminus' meaning 'boundary' or 'end,' which came to mean 'word' or 'expression.' The phrase developed in English to indicate specific vocabulary or frameworks for discussing a topic.
Breakdown
in (preposition, from Old English) + terms (plural of term, from Latin terminus meaning boundary/word) + of (preposition) = in terms of (expressing the framework or aspect being discussed)
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📝Examples
“In terms of popularity, pizza beats vegetables every time - which explains my body shape.”
“In terms of cooking skills, my cat is better than me - at least it catches its own food.”
“The company has improved significantly in terms of employee satisfaction.”
“In terms of weather, today is perfect for a picnic.”
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