Meaning
The phrase “in terms of” is used to describe or specify the aspect, perspective, or category under discussion. It helps focus on a particular angle when explaining or comparing something.
It can often be understood as “regarding,” “concerning,” or “with respect to.”
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Prepositional phrase
- Structure: in terms of + noun / noun phrase
- Used to narrow down or specify the frame of reference in a discussion.
Examples of structure:
- in terms of + cost
- in terms of quality
- in terms of time
Common Phrases
- in terms of cost
- in terms of quality
- in terms of performance
- in terms of numbers
- in terms of relationship
Collocations
- Good in terms of (good in terms of quality, efficiency, etc.)
- Measured in terms of (measured in terms of size, length, cost, etc.)
- Viewed in terms of (viewed in terms of importance, usefulness, etc.)
Examples
- The new policy is better in terms of environmental impact.
- In terms of cost, this option is the cheapest.
- The country is growing rapidly in terms of technology.
- In terms of safety, this car is one of the best on the market.
- His presentation was excellent in terms of clarity and structure.
- The two schools are similar in terms of academic performance.
- The project succeeded in terms of teamwork and collaboration.
Synonyms or Related
- regarding
- concerning
- with respect to
- as far as … is concerned
- when it comes to
Antonym
- unrelated to
- regardless of
- apart from