terminology

noun
UK: /ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
US: /ˌtɝː.məˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

  1. The set of special words or expressions used by a particular group or profession.

    1. The terminology can be confusing at first.
    2. Medical terminology is essential for healthcare professionals to use precisely.

  2. The study of terms and their use.

    1. She studies terminology for her job.
    2. He is involved in terminology research to standardize the language used.

Synonyms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The word "terminology" in English means: The set of special words or expressions used by a particular group or profession., The study of terms and their use..

The phonetic transcription of "terminology" is /ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ in British English and /ˌtɝː.məˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "terminology": vocabulary, nomenclature, phraseology, lingo, jargon.

Example usage of "terminology": "The terminology can be confusing at first.". More examples on the page.