terminology
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The concept of the cloud, he says, is merely a trick of terminology that makes us think there is something celestial about data storage: “Many of us really thought that information had become airborne.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
The terminology we use to talk about “countries” has been naturalized over centuries by the dominance of the form of the nation-state on the global political scene.
From Slate • Jul. 4, 2026
In finance, complex terminology is frequently used to describe simple ideas.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“The shared terminology is a natural expression of collective pride in 250 years of American independence.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The new terminology was adopted quietly, casually, carelessly.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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