Terminology: meaning, definitions and examples
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terminology
[ ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi ]
study of terms
Terminology is the study of terms and their use. It covers the creation and interpretation of terms in various fields of knowledge. Terminology plays a crucial role in communication, standardization, and knowledge sharing.
Synonyms
lexicon, nomenclature, vocabulary
Examples of usage
- Medical terminology includes terms like 'biopsy' and 'MRI.'
- Legal terminology can be complex, with terms like 'due process' and 'estoppel.'
Translations
Translations of the word "terminology" in other languages:
🇵🇹 terminologia
🇮🇳 शब्दावली
🇩🇪 Terminologie
🇮🇩 terminologi
🇺🇦 термінологія
🇵🇱 terminologia
🇯🇵 用語
🇫🇷 terminologie
🇪🇸 terminología
🇹🇷 terminoloji
🇰🇷 용어
🇸🇦 مصطلحات
🇨🇿 terminologie
🇸🇰 terminológia
🇨🇳 术语
🇸🇮 terminologija
🇮🇸 orðfræði
🇰🇿 терминология
🇬🇪 ტერმინოლოგია
🇦🇿 terminologiya
🇲🇽 terminología
Word origin
The term 'terminology' originated from the Greek word 'terminus,' meaning boundary or end. It has been used in various fields such as linguistics, medicine, and technology to refer to the system of terms used in a particular subject area. The study of terminology has evolved over time, with the development of specialized vocabularies and terminological databases to facilitate communication and knowledge management.
See also: term, terminals, terminate, termination, termite, terms.