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Termed

Verb / tɜ:md / Another word for termed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give a specific name, description, or title to something

Synonyms & similar words

term called named designated labeled identified dubbed denominated entitled characterized described classed categorized pigeonholed branded stamped titled baptized christened

Synonyms by register

Formal

designated labeled classified identified

Informal

called named dubbed known as

Literary

christened styled

Antonyms

unnamed unlabeled unclassified undefined unspecified unbaptized

Common collocations

  • termed a
  • termed the
  • termed as
  • termed by
  • termed the name
  • termed the title

Word family

noun term
verb term
adjective terminal
adverb terminally

Usage note

The word 'termed' is often used in formal contexts to introduce a name or classification. It is generally followed by 'a' or 'the' and the term itself.

Example sentences

  1. The movie was termed as a blockbuster.
  2. He termed the new policy as unfair.
  3. The event was termed successful by the organizers.
  4. The product was termed defective by the consumers.
  5. The project was termed a failure by the management.

Quotes

  • 'Fake news' is a term that has been termed by politicians to describe news that they don't like.
  • The term 'fake news' has been termed by politicians to describe news that they don't like.
  • 'Mindfulness' is a term that is often termed in the field of psychology.

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