terminology
noun
ter·mi·nol·o·gy
ˌtər-mə-ˈnä-lə-jē 
plural terminologies
1
: the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
2
: nomenclature as a field of study
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a lexicon covering the terminologies of several scientific fields
the terminology favored by sportscasters
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The situation was, to use Kraft’s terminology this week, untenable.
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Judge John Robert Blakey held a charge conference for attorneys on Jan. 2, when prosecutors and the defense teams discussed terminology used in the indictment.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
What sets espresso apart is its unique process and terminology.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Leaders must actively educate themselves about AI terminology and capabilities, identify practical use cases for their organizations, and understand associated risks and ethical considerations.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Judge John Robert Blakey held a charge conference for attorneys on Jan. 2, when prosecutors and the defense teams discussed terminology used in the indictment.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
What sets espresso apart is its unique process and terminology.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Leaders must actively educate themselves about AI terminology and capabilities, identify practical use cases for their organizations, and understand associated risks and ethical considerations.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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terminology
noun
ter·mi·nol·o·gy
ˌtər-mə-ˈnäl-ə-jē
plural terminologies
: the special terms or expressions used in a field
the terminology of law
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