Meaning & use
key term
A word or short phrase that is essential to understanding a particular topic, text, or field of study.
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The textbook highlighted each key term in bold so students could review them easily.
Before the exam, she made flashcards for every key term from the chapter.
A note on using this word
Key terms are often listed in a glossary and are worth learning precisely before tackling a subject's harder ideas.
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