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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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
After all, ocean issues can involve sophisticated terminology that may make newcomers hesitant to follow along.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Musk has criticized the bill before, but using tamer terminology.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2025
The development of new terminology could impact biomarker development and the understanding of liver disease’s natural history, which took decades to establish.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 31 May 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 17 Jun. 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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