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Definition of terminology noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    terminology

     noun
    noun
    NAmE//ˌtərməˈnɑlədʒi//
     
    (pl. terminologies)
     
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  1. 1[uncountable, countable] the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject medical terminology Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. Thesauruslanguage
    • vocabulary
    • terms
    • wording
    • terminology
    These are all terms for the words and expressions people use when they speak or write, or for a particular style of speaking or writing.
    • language a particular style of speaking or writing:Give your instructions in everyday language. the language of the legal profession
    • vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject:to have a large/wide/limited vocabulary The word has become part of everyday vocabulary.
    • terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying something:I'll try to explain in simple terms.
    • wording [usually sing.] the words that are used in a piece of writing or a speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen:It was the standard form of wording for a wedding invitation.
    • terminology (somewhat formal) the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meanings:medical terminology Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry. Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.
    Patterns
    • formal/informal/simple/everyday language/vocabulary/terms
    • business/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminology
    • A word enters the language/the vocabulary.
  2. 2[uncountable] words used with particular meanings The disagreement arose over a different use of terminology. Thesauruslanguage
    • vocabulary
    • terms
    • wording
    • terminology
    These are all terms for the words and expressions people use when they speak or write, or for a particular style of speaking or writing.
    • language a particular style of speaking or writing:Give your instructions in everyday language. the language of the legal profession
    • vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject:to have a large/wide/limited vocabulary The word has become part of everyday vocabulary.
    • terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying something:I'll try to explain in simple terms.
    • wording [usually sing.] the words that are used in a piece of writing or a speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen:It was the standard form of wording for a wedding invitation.
    • terminology (somewhat formal) the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meanings:medical terminology Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry. Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.
    Patterns
    • formal/informal/simple/everyday language/vocabulary/terms
    • business/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminology
    • A word enters the language/the vocabulary.
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NAmE//ˌtərmənəˈlɑdʒɪkl//
 
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