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
Examples of terminology in a Sentence
a lexicon covering the terminologies of several scientific fields
the terminology favored by sportscasters
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
This bipartisan push is more than a simple change of terminology.
—Adam Abutaa, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Can explain the background of that terminology?
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The scripts are then reviewed by a team of medical consultants, who provide detailed notes on terminology, treatment and choreography.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 18 Feb. 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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