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term

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /tɜːm/US /tɜːrm/
noun

a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language

verb

to use a particular name or word to describe somebody/something

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Duckworth | TED video example

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is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.

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