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nomenclature

[noh-muhn-kley-cher, noh-men-kluh-cher, -choor] / ˈnoʊ mənˌkleɪ tʃər, noʊˈmɛn klə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər /


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Too bad about the clunky nomenclature, I mused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

But as his nomenclature has become longer, the number of soldiers assembled for inspection has shrunk each year with embattled forces deployed to frontlines elsewhere.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

“I don’t let it get to me, because the message is what’s important and not really their nomenclature, right?”

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2024

Contemporary observations are changing our understanding of planetary systems, and it is important that our nomenclature for objects reflect our current understanding.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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