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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Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
This means developing models that can interpret industry-specific terminology, understand company protocols, and engage in meaningful dialogue with employees across different departments.
—Quora, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
White the terminology may have gotten more specific, the ‘ballet’ sneaker has a design lineage that stretches back to such iconic styles as the Puma Speedcat and Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Or, using the terminology from earlier, potting media has a higher water potential than clay particles.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 29 Apr. 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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