in terms of
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As measured or indicated by, on the basis of. For example, How far is it in terms of miles? This usage originated in mathematics, where it alludes to numerical units. [Mid-1700s]
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In relation to, with reference to, as in This film offers nothing in terms of satisfactory entertainment . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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He might claim a victory in terms of obliterating — or, I guess, ‘re-obliterating’ — Iran’s nuclear program and downgrading its ballistic missiles.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Because they are not only works of art in terms of their creation, but what they have created, what their owners have created with them — it’s the purest form of art.”
From Los Angeles Times
Of the teams still standing, South Africa lead the way in terms of powerplay wickets with 21, but they have been more expensive than England.
From BBC
It is where they lost to West Indies in the group stage, were beaten by a record 150 runs by India last year - Abhishek scored 135 from 54 balls that day - and lost to South Africa in their largest one-day international defeat in terms of runs at the 2023 World Cup.
From BBC
“They think there’s not much going to happen in terms of the ECB’s monetary policy over the next couple of months,” he said.
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