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the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
scientific vocabulary
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the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication
children learn enough of the common vocabulary to make themselves understood by around the age of two
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Recent Examples of vocabulary
It’s been a year of chaos and colloquialisms, as the internet shaped not only our vocabulary but our entire political system.
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Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Gone will be the complex vocabulary that has often kept these issues in the hands of technical teams.
—Andrew Fingerman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
At Notre Dame, the Irish use similar vocabulary and techniques on defense and special teams.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Learning Greene’s chordal vocabulary on this record, living in his perfect counterpoint, is a constant inspiration for me.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Gone will be the complex vocabulary that has often kept these issues in the hands of technical teams.
—Andrew Fingerman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
At Notre Dame, the Irish use similar vocabulary and techniques on defense and special teams.
—Matt Baker, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Learning Greene’s chordal vocabulary on this record, living in his perfect counterpoint, is a constant inspiration for me.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocabulary
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Hardee’s has not provided public updates on its 2025 cage-free egg commitment, though sister brand Carl’s Jr. has already reached this goal in the U.S. Transparency extends from annual reports to labels on store shelves, where the proliferation of options and terminology can be daunting.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Although the fires have brought devastation, Kimmel said, the last week has also been full of various lessons — including those on firefighting terminology and emergency responses.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Divergent aspects of Cage’s language—hypnotically simple harmony in the first, percussive murmuring in the other—complemented the film’s rapt aura.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The post also used language resembling false claims that circulated about Musk in September 2024 and early January.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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The body of water first showed up on European maps in the 1500s and has had at least 32 names in different languages and dialects throughout the years.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Much of the driving dialogue is in Irish, and most importantly, in the Ulster dialect.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2024
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The watch is powered by the in-house caliber 115, a hand-wound movement that boasts a 10-day power reserve and a unique non-linear power reserve indicator shaped like a snake's tongue.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tiafoe attended the game with his girlfriend Ayan Broomfield, who posted a TikTok from the outing with video of the two couples posing together, and one of Swift playfully sticking out her tongue.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Ghosting, a slang term typically used in dating, is when someone abruptly ends all communication without informing the other person as to why.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
24 Jan. 2025
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Robinson called it the All Net Resort and Arena, using basketball slang for a shot so perfect the ball passes through the net without touching the rim.—
Nathan Fenno,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Maze Runner actor sloughs off Roman’s moody persona, replacing that twin’s abrasive bluntness and struggle with idioms with the other’s quick wit and seductive charm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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For instance, the grammar and translation method has been modernized to help students grasp complex concepts like abstract words, idioms and metaphors.—
Geoffrey Alphonso,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Vocabulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocabulary. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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