ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in terms of sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this to show which specific part of a topic you are talking about.


Examples
SIMPLE

How is the new house in terms of space?

CONTEXTUAL

In terms of cost, the new car is much better than the one we looked at yesterday.

COMPLEX

The report evaluates the company's performance in terms of long-term sustainability rather than just focusing on the quarterly profits.

Last updated April 22, 2026