jargon
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It helps to learn the jargon and different concepts alongside them, which keeps the conversation open.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Flow is hospital jargon for the timely movement of patients from the emergency department to other parts of the hospital for treatment.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Much of the set’s lyrical content evokes nostalgia and longing and is written, as so much traditional roots music is, from the viewpoint of those living within the culture, including work jargon and local allusions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
He repeated the tests many times, altering the phrases to include words drawn from categories such as bodily references, film noir-style atmosphere and technical jargon.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
I admire Lee for knowing exactly where he stands and stating it clearly, without jargon.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Vocabulary lists containing jargon
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