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terms

/tərmz/
/təmz/
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Definitions of terms
  1. noun
    status with respect to the relations between people or groups
    “on good terms with her in-laws”
    synonyms: footing
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    type of:
    position, status
    the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
  2. noun
    the amount of money needed to purchase something
    “he got his new car on excellent terms
    synonyms: damage, price
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    types:
    asking price, selling price
    the price at which something is offered for sale
    bid price
    (stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to buy a certain security
    closing price
    (stock market) the price of the last transaction completed during a day's trading session
    factory price
    price charged for goods picked up at the factory
    highway robbery
    an exorbitant price
    purchase price
    the price at which something is actually purchased
    cash price, spot price
    the current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market
    support level
    (stock market) the price at which a certain security becomes attractive to investors
    valuation
    assessed price
    offer price
    (stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to sell a certain security
    upset price
    (auction) the minimum price at which a seller of property will entertain bids
    list price
    the selling price of something as stated in a catalogue or price list; often subject to discounts
    type of:
    cost
    the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
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