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
Synonyms
Examples of terminology in a Sentence
a lexicon covering the terminologies of several scientific fields
the terminology favored by sportscasters
Recent Examples on the Web
The brand’s lineup even includes the terminology (i.e., the popular Glazing Peptide Fluid).
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The thing is from around 1200 B.C. give or take—these were people who observed an eclipse using a terminology that’s still used in China today for that phenomenon.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The declaration would shape terminology in textbooks, research articles and museums worldwide.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
My goal in introducing this terminology is to try and avoid using language that seems to anthropomorphize AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Usually, ‘walking staff’ is the preferred terminology from the 1950s to ‘80s.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
While many will be glued to their phones throughout the day to check for weather updates, meteorologists use their own terminology that might be confusing.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
The rich toolkit found at Schöningen suggests a change in terminology might be in order, Leder suggests.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 1 Apr. 2024
The next step should be to provide tools to enable a clinician to diagnostically filter the codes and terminologies to identify information that is relevant to any patient condition or diagnosis.
—David Lareau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The thing is from around 1200 B.C. give or take—these were people who observed an eclipse using a terminology that’s still used in China today for that phenomenon.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The declaration would shape terminology in textbooks, research articles and museums worldwide.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
My goal in introducing this terminology is to try and avoid using language that seems to anthropomorphize AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Usually, ‘walking staff’ is the preferred terminology from the 1950s to ‘80s.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
While many will be glued to their phones throughout the day to check for weather updates, meteorologists use their own terminology that might be confusing.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
The rich toolkit found at Schöningen suggests a change in terminology might be in order, Leder suggests.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 1 Apr. 2024
The next step should be to provide tools to enable a clinician to diagnostically filter the codes and terminologies to identify information that is relevant to any patient condition or diagnosis.
—David Lareau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terminology. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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