Meaning
With respect to a particular aspect
Primary Function
Aspectual framing
Communicative Purpose
To specify the dimension being discussed
Pattern
In terms of
Core Structure
In terms of
Função primária
Aspectual framing
Propósito comunicativo
To specify the dimension being discussed
Situações de gatilho
Comparisons, evaluations, structuring analysis
Contextos
Academic, professional, discussion
Padrão
In terms of
Estrutura central
In terms of
Slots de substituição
noun (e.g., effectiveness, cost, quality, population, etc.); clause (statement, observation, recommendation)
Colocados típicos
- in terms of efficiency
- in terms of scale
- in terms of impact
Substituições comuns
- “From the standpoint of”
- “With respect to”
Erros comuns
Using a clause after “in terms of”: *in terms of we need money* → in terms of funding.
Similar / contraste
“As regards”; “As far as … is concerned”
Interferências
Overusing “in terms of” as filler; avoid wordiness
Família do chunk
- aspect-specification frames
Nuance
Very common in academic and business English; sometimes overused
Efeito pragmático
Structures discussion clearly
Dica de memória
In terms of + noun, ...
Nota
This chunk is essential for academic and professional discussions, helping to clearly delineate the aspect under consideration.
Upgrade path
“In terms of both durability and price, this model excels.”
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