terminology

Example Sentences

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Without clear terminology, it can be difficult to distinguish between structures formed by physical forces and those created by living organisms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

They are ready and I’m loving it and they’re so hip to the game and they know the terminology so I just loved it, man.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Professors are subject to obsessive student surveillance and called out for deviations from approved terminology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

It can help people clarify basic medical terminology.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

In Eugene Maleska crossword terminology, he's braw and pulchritudinous, while Will Shortz, current puzzle editor for The New York Times, might define him as a "wower," the clue being "Turns heads, in a way."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris