(US, education) January term: a period in January where students and faculty can take part in learning and other activities outside of the formal academic terms.

A word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages.

simple past tense and past participle of term out

(UK, universities, dated) To reside during a term.

The state, quality, or condition of being long-term.

The state, quality, or condition of being short-term.

A word or phrase whose use or meaning is specific to a particular field of endeavor.

The longer period, dealing with more than the short-term effects or concerns.

The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (or other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant.

comparative form of short-term: more short-term