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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Perseus Yang, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The terminology has been changing, but for some, not quickly enough.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 15 May 2026
Ballet terminology, rooted in French, remained constant, and physical demonstration helped bridge the gaps.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The model was premised on the idea that the expertise resided within the confines of the scientific community and the task at hand was to make the specialized knowledge and technical terminology accessible to the general public.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 22 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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