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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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 30 July 2025
There’s little turnover in terminology, or in culture.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
The document aims to provide clarity and accuracy in reporting, addressing contemporary issues and nuanced terminology with precision and sensitivity.
—Benjamin Goad, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And also like tornadoes, the system for flooding uses the same terminology, and can be just as confusing.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for terminology
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 4 Aug. 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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