What is the definition of term

Term (_noun_):

1. a word or phrase used to describe a thing, action, or concept.

>Examples: "The term "computer" refers to a programmable electronic device that can store, process, and retrieve data."

> "The term "photosynthesis" refers to the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen."

2. a limited period of time, especially one set apart for a particular purpose.

>Example: "The academic term at this university runs from September to June."

3. a condition or stipulation attached to something, such as a contract or agreement.

> Example: "The terms of the lease require the tenant to pay rent on the first day of each month."

4. a mathematical expression that consists of one or more variables, constants, and operators.

> Example: "The term 3x^2 + 2x - 5 is a polynomial."

5. (in grammar) a word or phrase that functions as a single unit and can be used as the subject or object of a verb or as the complement of a linking verb.

> Example: "The term "the cat" is a noun phrase that can be used as the subject of a verb, as in the sentence "The cat sat on the mat."