* Noun: This is the most common usage. It refers to a word or phrase used to describe a specific concept, idea, or thing.
* Example: "The *term* 'artificial intelligence' is often misunderstood."
* Adjective: It can describe something that is related to a specific period of time or length.
* Example: "The *term* paper is due next week."
* Verb: It means to name or designate something.
* Example: "The treaty *terms* the island as a neutral territory."
To determine the correct part of speech, you need to look at the context of the sentence.