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no·men·cla·ture | \ ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər 
also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇r, -ˈmeŋ-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r \
also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇r, -ˈmeŋ-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r \Definition of nomenclature
1 : name, designation … the changing nomenclature of her streets is even more baffling …— Cornelia O. Skinner
2 : the act or process or an instance of naming
nomenclature … is at its simplest the task of assigning a name to each distinct species— R. I. Smith
3a : a system or set of terms or symbols especially in a particular science, discipline, or art
the nomenclature of inorganic chemistry
b : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants
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Other Words from nomenclature
nomenclatural \ ˌnō-mən-ˈklāch-rəl , -ˈklā-chə- \ adjective
\ adjectiveSynonyms for nomenclature
Synonyms
- appellation,
- appellative,
- cognomen,
- compellation,
- denomination,
- denotation,
- designation,
- handle,
- moniker
- (also monicker),
- name,
- title
Examples of nomenclature in a Sentence
the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry
the nomenclature, “tuxedo,” derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York
Recent Examples on the Web The ruling by the High Court of Justice, which follows an appeal of a similar decision four years ago, is the latest twist in a convoluted but heated battle between the two drug makers over their corporate nomenclature.
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Ed Silverman, STAT, "In a tale of two Mercks, the German company wins a court battle over its U.S. rival," 21 May 2020 Lennon pointed out Wednesday that the Spanish Flu of the early 20th century likely didn’t even originate in Spain, despite the nomenclature.
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Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, "Sean Ono Lennon says media 'lost their legitimacy' over coronavirus coverage," 2 Apr. 2020 Much of the old nomenclature has turned out to be not only stigmatizing but inaccurate.
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Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, "What’s at Stake in a Virus’s Name," 25 Mar. 2020 In the nomenclature of aviation, that meant perform an emergency checklist shutting off power to the motor driving down the nose and keep it off.
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Fortune, "After first 737 Max crash, why did Boeing’s pilot warning fail to stop second plane from going down?," 9 Mar. 2020 More Than Elite Assassins Immune system nomenclature is rife with cell labels suitable for fierce, battle-ready warriors.
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Quanta Magazine, "Immune Cell Assassins Reveal Their Nurturing Side," 11 Feb. 2020 It was popularly being referred to in the industry as the 797, given Boeing's plane nomenclature.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, "Boeing's got bigger problems than the 737 Max," 11 Feb. 2020 The airline is moving away from Saver and Everyday award nomenclature, and instead will just offer a price in miles for a specific flight tied more closely to the cash price, says Michael Covey, managing director of MileagePlus premier programs.
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Scott Mccartney, WSJ, "The Best Seats Airlines Hold Back From Frequent Fliers," 22 Jan. 2020 But disease nomenclature doesn’t exist to make things easier on headline writers and Wikipedia editors.
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Adam Rogers, Wired, "Coronavirus Has a Name: The Deadly Disease Is Covid-19," 11 Feb. 2020
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nomenclature
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of nomenclature
formal : a system of names for things especially in science
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nomenclature
nounno·men·cla·ture | \ ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˈmeŋ-, -klə-chər, -klə-ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r \
Medical Definition of nomenclature
: a system of terms used in a particular science especially : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants — see binomial nomenclature
Other Words from nomenclature
nomenclatural \ ˌnō-mən-ˈklāch-(ə-)rəl \ adjective
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The first known use of nomenclature was in 1610
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