terminology

Definitions

term (a precisely defined word) + -logy (body of knowledge) = the whole system of defined words inside a field. Built on the 'term as boundary-word' sense: terminology is the collection of words whose meanings have clean, agreed boundaries in a discipline.

Common Collocations

• 1.technical terminology技术术语
• 2.legal terminology法律术语
• 3.medical terminology医学术语
• 4.specialized terminology专业术语

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Legal terminology can be confusing for first-time clients.

• 2.

  The manual avoids technical terminology where possible.