Phrase guide

terms of reference

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of terms that define the purpose of a project, its development, and how it can be evaluated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: management

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Broader terms: terms

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Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 職權範圍 /职权范围 (zhíquán fànwéi) — terms that define the purpose of a project
  • Chinese Mandarin: 權責範圍 /权责范围 (quán zé fànwéi) — terms that define the purpose of a project
  • Finnish: tehtävänkuvaus — terms that define the purpose of a project
  • Finnish: tehtävänmääritys — terms that define the purpose of a project
  • Indonesian: kerangka acuan kerja — terms that define the purpose of a project
  • Swahili: hadidu za rejea — terms that define the purpose of a project