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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Transparency extends from annual reports to labels on store shelves, where the proliferation of options and terminology can be daunting.
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Although the fires have brought devastation, Kimmel said, the last week has also been full of various lessons — including those on firefighting terminology and emergency responses.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Others highlighted the diversity of color terminology across languages and cultures.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The situation was, to use Kraft’s terminology this week, untenable.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Although the fires have brought devastation, Kimmel said, the last week has also been full of various lessons — including those on firefighting terminology and emergency responses.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Others highlighted the diversity of color terminology across languages and cultures.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The situation was, to use Kraft’s terminology this week, untenable.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 23 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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