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The phrase "are defined in terms of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when explaining the meaning or characteristics of a concept by relating it to other concepts or terms.
Example: "In mathematics, functions are defined in terms of their inputs and outputs."
Alternatives: "are described using" or "are characterized by".
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In the new digital age, generations are defined in terms of 18 months.
In "scripts," events and actions rather than objects are defined in terms of their attributes.
Sets are defined in terms of their members.
Robot commands are defined in terms of reference velocities.
Pseudo splines are defined in terms of their refinement masks.
Remedies are defined in terms of monetary damages, injunctions and/or prison time.
For Aquinas the norms of morality are defined in terms of their relationship to human happiness.
These results are defined in terms of four factors: cost, schedule, performance, and scope.
The modes of being are defined in terms of different characteristic combinations of 'existential moments'.
First, word meanings are defined in terms of the combination of simpler conceptual components.
Simplicity ranks are defined in terms of logical entailment relations, hence are language-invariant.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com