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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Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
But first, a note on terminology, as not all personalized tailoring is made at the same level.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Implementation will now fall to medical bodies, educators and health systems worldwide, which will need to update guidelines, training materials and patient-facing communications to reflect the PMOS terminology.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The terminology has been changing, but for some, not quickly enough.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 15 May 2026
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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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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