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jargon

[jahr-guhn, -gon] / ˈdʒɑr gən, -gɒn /


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Should it happen, it would constitute what’s known in technical political-science jargon as a “disaster” for anyone unfortunate enough to be serving in Congress at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

But I promise to be vulnerable with you about the hiccups, to celebrate the wins — and to always translate financial jargon into tips we can actually use.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Within the jargon and legalese of a seven-page letter, county Supt.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Because we are creating synthetic stock—trader jargon for using options to mimic actual shares—let’s use expirations of six months and longer to simulate equity ownership.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

A surprising amount of jargon can simply be banished and no one will be the worse for it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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