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terminology

[tur-muh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌtɜr məˈnɒl ə dʒi /


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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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