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vocabulary

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vō-ˈka-byə-ˌler-ē

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the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field scientific vocabulary

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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 on the Web While breaking is scored on creativity, personality, technique, diversity, musicality, and vocabulary, many took to social media to poke fun at Gunn’s routines. —

Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 Breakers are judged on technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality, and originality. —

Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2024 Competitions will be scored by a panel of judges on five criteria: Technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality and originality. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024 Breaking is judged and scored on five criteria: technique, vocabulary, execution, musicality and originality, per Olympics.com. —

Shafaq Patel, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vocabulary

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