Words / B2

turm-i-NOL-uh-jee/ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/

Terminology is the special vocabulary of a subject (uncountable): legal terminology; inconsistent terminology. Term is one word; jargon is terminology that shuts people out. Do not write “a terminology”. Academic advice: define terminology at the first use.

Meaning

The special words used in a subject or profession (uncountable).

Examples

• “Learn the terminology before you write the literature review.”
• “The two papers used different terminology for the same test, which confused markers.”

Good to know

Uncountable: terminology; legal / medical terminology. One item: a term. Negative twin: jargon. Not “a terminology”. Define at first use.

Near in meaning

jargon

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