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terminology

noun

Simple meaning

The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like.

Pronunciation

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termihnahluhjee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

tɚmɪˈnɑlədʒi

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Definition

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noun

  1. The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

  2. A treatise on terms, especially those used in a specialised field.

  3. The scientific study of such terms.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

Used this way, terminology is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science and business or professional contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Clinical and technical
Usage feel
Technical and specialized

Where it naturally appears

  • Science
  • Business/professional

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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  • “Understanding the medical terminology is essential for new students.”

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kinship terminologynew terminologylegal terminologymodern terminologydifferent terminologyscientific terminology

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • terminalnounDerived noun · specialist

    Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.

  • terminationnounDerived noun

    A coming to an end of a contract period.

  • terminallyadverbDerived adverb

    At the end.

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Synonyms

Sense: set of terms actually used in any business

nomenclature

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