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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
As with Succession, vocabulary and tone are crucial to Mountainhead’s pacing, humor, and authenticity.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Just as vocabulary helps moderate the news of an individual’s Blackness, mixed-race heritage helps create a gentler path toward Black power in societies where influence traditionally is concentrated among white people.
—Rebecca R. Bibbs, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Of note is the incorporation of vocabulary from Ivan’s archaic Norm language, a special touch that entranced me.
—The Know, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Zimbabwe and South Africa share in Rhodes a common ancestor; in Ndebele a language with a close connection to Zulu (the most spoken language in South Africa); and the common visual vocabulary sometimes called Ndebele art.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Just as vocabulary helps moderate the news of an individual’s Blackness, mixed-race heritage helps create a gentler path toward Black power in societies where influence traditionally is concentrated among white people.
—Rebecca R. Bibbs, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Of note is the incorporation of vocabulary from Ivan’s archaic Norm language, a special touch that entranced me.
—The Know, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Zimbabwe and South Africa share in Rhodes a common ancestor; in Ndebele a language with a close connection to Zulu (the most spoken language in South Africa); and the common visual vocabulary sometimes called Ndebele art.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocabulary
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Automated transcription tools may struggle with accuracy, particularly in disciplines with specialized terminology or nuanced language.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Jane says 'cuckold' is a 'spot-on' description for Diddy Geragos asked about Jane researching lifestyle terminology that could help define their relationship in 2022.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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To invoke a cliche, the movie teaches you how to watch it, establishing a visual language early and hammering it often.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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There were also issues among people who speak a language other than English.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Some stems from that, and then some stems from being around Pacific Islanders all day and other Samoans and Hawaiians and different dialects and different slang.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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And last summer, Ferrari executives reportedly received WhatsApp voice messages mimicking their CEO’s voice, down to the regional dialect.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Other compatible tips are available to purchase, including a tongue scraper and a toothbrush.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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At Attari Sandwich Shop, known for its beef tongue sandwich, the pre-revolution Iranian flag hung near the cash register — but none of the diners wanted to give an interview.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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Some stems from that, and then some stems from being around Pacific Islanders all day and other Samoans and Hawaiians and different dialects and different slang.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Twain dared to buck the expectations of critics by using the colloquial dialect and slang of those with little education.—
Kyra Davis Lurie
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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Unleashing Wood has ushered in an exciting new phase for a widely influential band that has defined a state-of-the-art jazz idiom deeply engaged with other genres.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Scientists analyzed recordings of three groups of chimpanzees living in the Ivory Coast and found that chimps can combine their hoots, grunts and calls in a similar way to how humans use idioms or change the order of words to build new phrases.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
11 May 2025
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“Vocabulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocabulary. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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