terminology

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ter·mi·nol·o·gy /ˌtɜːməˈnɒlədʒi $ ˌtɜːrməˈnɑː-/ ●○○ noun (plural terminologies) [countable, uncountable]  LANGUAGEWORD, PHRASE, OR SENTENCEthe technical words or expressions that are used in a particular subject 术语，专门用语 computer terminology 计算机术语 —terminological /ˌtɜːmənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl◂ $ ˌtɜːmənəˈlɑː-/ adjective

Examples from the Corpus

terminology• It is important that lawyers use the correct terminology when they prepare contracts.• In legal terminology, a widow is the 'relict' of her late husband.• Kelly wants to be a nurse, and is taking a medical terminology class at night.• medical terminology• New terminologies were not difficult to master, and gradually the possibility of perfection began edging its way into my life.• One of the hardest things when studying linguistics is learning all the right terminology.• It was an interesting programme, which gave the facts without using too much scientific terminology.• Such terminology will undoubtedly continue to change as social constructions of disability evolve.• In the terminology of the moment, put me down as a hanging chad.• For a summary of the terminology used above in relation to a specific example, see Table 5.1.• It seems that the framers of the Act wanted to update the terminology, but not to change the concept.• Even more bizarre was the terminology the firm used to describe its internal problems.• Understand the acronyms and unique terminology.Origin terminology (1800-1900) Medieval Latin terminus “word, term” (from Latin; → TERM1) + English -ology

ter·mi·nol·o·gy nounChineseSyllable  

words Corpus expressions are in the technical that used or

terminology
ter‧mi‧nol‧o‧gy /ˌtɜːməˈnɒlədʒi, ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi $ ˌtɜːrməˈnɑː-/ noun (plural terminologies) [uncountable and countable]the technical words or expressions that are used in a particular subject:
    computer terminology
—terminological /ˌtɜːmənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl◂, ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl◂ $ ˌtɜːmənəˈlɑː-/ adjective
     

THESAURUS

■ different kinds of language
   ▪ dialect a form of a language that is spoken in one area of a country, with different words, grammar, or pronunciation from other areas: Cantonese is only one of many Chinese dialects. | the local dialect
   ▪ accent the way that someone pronounces words, because of where they were born or live, or their social class: Karen has a strong New Jersey accent. | an upper class accent
   ▪ slang very informal spoken language, used especially by people who belong to a particular group, for example young people or criminals: Teenage slang changes all the time. | ‘Dosh’ is slang for ‘money’.
   ▪ terminology formal the technical words or expressions that are used in a particular subject: musical terminology | Patients are often unfamiliar with medical terminology.
   ▪ jargon especially disapproving words and phrases used in a particular profession or subject and which are difficult for other people to understand: The instructions were written in complicated technical jargon. | ‘Outsourcing’ is business jargon for sending work to people outside a company to do. | The letter was full of legal jargon.

ter·min·ologyBrE /ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/ 🔊NAmE /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/ 🔊 noun (

plural

ter·min·ologies) [uncountable, countable] the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject （某学科的）术语◆medical terminology医学术语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. 以上各词均指措辞、用词或某种类型的言语。

• language a particular style of speaking or writing 指某种类型的言语或语言：◆Give your instructions in everyday language. 用通俗的语言发布指令。◆the language of the legal profession 法律专业用语
• 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 指一个人掌握或使用的词汇、某种语言的词汇、某一学科的词汇：◆to have a wide/limited vocabulary 词汇丰富／有限◆The word has become part of advertising vocabulary. 这个词已经成了广告用语。
• terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying sth 指表达方式、措辞、说法：◆I'll try to explain in simple terms. 我会尽量讲得通俗易懂。
• wording [usually singular] the words that are used in a piece of writing or speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen 指措辞、用词：◆It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter. 这是同意书的标准用词。
• terminology (rather formal) the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meanings 指某学科的术语、有特别含义的用语、专门用语：◆medical terminology 医学术语◆Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. 科学家不断发展新的专门用语。 NOTE Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry. Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style. * literary/poetic terminology 用于谈论文学或诗歌，literary/poetic language 用于文学或诗歌创作。

Patterns

• formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/terms
• business/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminology
• A word enters the language/the vocabulary.

[uncountable] words used with particular meanings 有特别含义的用语；专门用语◆The disagreement arose over a different use of terminology. 分歧的缘起在于专门用语使用的不同。🔊🔊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. 以上各词均指措辞、用词或某种类型的言语。

• language a particular style of speaking or writing 指某种类型的言语或语言：◆Give your instructions in everyday language. 用通俗的语言发布指令。◆the language of the legal profession 法律专业用语
• 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 指一个人掌握或使用的词汇、某种语言的词汇、某一学科的词汇：◆to have a wide/limited vocabulary 词汇丰富／有限◆The word has become part of advertising vocabulary. 这个词已经成了广告用语。
• terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying sth 指表达方式、措辞、说法：◆I'll try to explain in simple terms. 我会尽量讲得通俗易懂。
• wording [usually singular] the words that are used in a piece of writing or speech, especially when they have been carefully chosen 指措辞、用词：◆It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter. 这是同意书的标准用词。
• terminology (rather formal) the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meanings 指某学科的术语、有特别含义的用语、专门用语：◆medical terminology 医学术语◆Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. 科学家不断发展新的专门用语。 NOTE Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry. Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style. * literary/poetic terminology 用于谈论文学或诗歌，literary/poetic language 用于文学或诗歌创作。

Patterns

• formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/terms
• business/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminology
• A word enters the language/the vocabulary.

▸ ter·mino·logic·al BrE /ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌtɜːrmənəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ 🔊 adjective