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In mathematics, a meaningful expression that can consist of numbers, variables, and mathematical operators and forms part of a formula or equation.
In der Gleichung 2x + 5 = 9 sind 2x, 5 und 9 die Terme.
In the equation 2x + 5 = 9, 2x, 5, and 9 are the terms.
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In technical language, especially logic and linguistics, an expression or word that denotes a specific idea or concept. Often used synonymously with 'technical term'.
In der Philosophie ist „Identität“ ein zentraler Term mit vielen Bedeutungen.
In philosophy, 'identity' is a central term with many meanings.
Careful: 'der Term' (the term) is not the same as the English word 'term'. In German, it is a technical term from mathematics or logic. The English 'term' can also mean a period of time (e.g., 'semester') or conditions ('Bedingungen').
Der Lehrer erklärte, wie man den Term vereinfacht.
The teacher explained how to simplify the term.
The word 'Term' (term) is used almost exclusively in a technical context, especially in mathematics, logic, and linguistics. It is not used in normal everyday speech.
Für die Prüfung müssen wir die Definitionen der wichtigsten Terme kennen.
For the exam, we have to know the definitions of the most important terms.
In a mathematical context, 'Term' (term) is often combined with verbs like 'vereinfachen' (to simplify), 'umformen' (to transform/rearrange), or 'berechnen' (to calculate). An equation can also 'aus mehreren Termen bestehen' (consist of several terms).
Bitte vereinfachen Sie den folgenden Term so weit wie möglich.
Please simplify the following term as much as possible.
In this meaning, 'Term' (term) is often combined with an adjective that names the field, e.g., 'ein linguistischer Term' (a linguistic term) or 'ein philosophischer Term' (a philosophical term). Here it is a more formal variant of 'Fachbegriff' (technical term).
'Subjekt' ist ein grammatischer Term.
'Subject' is a grammatical term.
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Begriff can emphasize the named concept and the way it is conceptually distinguished. Term focuses more strongly, in technical fields such as logic or linguistics, on the word or expression that denotes this concept. In technical usage, however, the two can also be nearly synonymous.
Das Wort Referenz wird in diesem Kapitel als linguistischer Term verwendet.
The word “Referenz” is used as a linguistic term in this chapter.
Der Begriff Referenz wird in diesem Kapitel genau erklärt.
The term “Referenz” is explained in detail in this chapter.
