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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
scientific vocabulary
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as in language
the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication
children learn enough of the common vocabulary to make themselves understood by around the age of two
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Recent Examples of vocabulary
Their pretentious vocabulary is what’s keeping progressives from connecting with everyday Americans, according to a memo prepared by a left-leaning think tank and aimed at helping Democrats regain their common touch.
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
That sense of shared vocabulary and creative intimacy doesn’t just flow between the production’s co-directors.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Word and Language Tasks Participants are offered word pairs to identify a connection, or multiple-choice definitions to test vocabulary.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
That sense of shared vocabulary and creative intimacy doesn’t just flow between the production’s co-directors.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Word and Language Tasks Participants are offered word pairs to identify a connection, or multiple-choice definitions to test vocabulary.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocabulary
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The singles and fourballs of golf can easily be swapped into tennis terminology as nine singles and three doubles build to a (potentially) thrilling last day of competition with the first to reach 13 points declared the winner.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While terminology changes and treatment advances are promising, experts note that broader systemic and societal changes could make the biggest difference.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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The usual way to craft programming code entails the handwriting of source code, often using a conventional programming language such as Python, C++, and other popular coding languages.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Having sat with Jones in their home studio, Ronson understood the language of digital sound meters, tape machines and knobs and faders, as well as the importance of reading the room.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Simulate high-stress scenarios with diverse dialects and vernacular; document any empathy drop-off.—
Tayfun Bilsel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Quickly push the pill to the back of the cat’s tongue and let go.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Bates did not hold her tongue about losing the show.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But there’s a whole lot of other slang spoken around here.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 Sep. 2025
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But first, the deeper history and roots of certain slang terms A number of phrases that are labeled as Gen Z lingo or internet slang today are derived from Black and drag cultures.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonnas There's a saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) of 2025's Nonnas is the perfect depiction of the idiom.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Vocabulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocabulary. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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