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terminology

Pronunciation: [tɜːrˈmɪnəloʊdʒi]

Word

Context: "language"

(noun) the special words or phrases used in a particular subject. It's like a secret language that only people who know about that topic can understand.

Example

The teacher explained the scientific terminology so everyone could understand the lesson.

Example

He did not learn the terminology for the medical field, so he found it hard to follow the discussion.

Example

What terminology do we need to know for this class?

Context: "profession"

(noun) the specific terms used within a profession or job. It’s like a special code workers use to talk about their work easily.

Example

The lawyer used legal terminology that made the case clearer for everyone in the courtroom.

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Without knowing the right terminology, she felt lost in the engineering meeting.

Example

Can you explain this terminology to me in simpler words?

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