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jargon
1[jahr-guhn, -gon]
noun
the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group.
medical jargon.
unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish.
Synonyms: , ,any talk or writing that one does not understand.
language that is characterized by uncommon or pretentious vocabulary and convoluted syntax and is often vague in meaning.
verb (used without object)
to speak in or write jargon; jargonize.
jargon
2[jahr-gon]
noun
a colorless to smoky gem variety of zircon.
jargon
1/ ˈɑːɡə /
noun
specialized language concerned with a particular subject, culture, or profession
language characterized by pretentious syntax, vocabulary, or meaning
gibberish
another word for pidgin
verb
(intr) to use or speak in jargon
jargon
2/ dʒɑːˈɡuːn, ˈdʒɑːɡɒn /
noun
raremineralogy a golden yellow, smoky, or colourless variety of zircon
jargon
A special language belonging exclusively to a group, often a profession. Engineers, lawyers, doctors, tax analysts, and the like all use jargon to exchange complex information efficiently. Jargon is often unintelligible to those outside the group that uses it. For example, here is a passage from a computer manual with the jargon italicized: “The RZ887-x current loop interface allows the computer to use a centronics blocked duplex protocol.” (See slang.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- jargony adjective
- jargonistic adjective
- jargonist noun
- jargoneer noun
51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
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Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She recalled how he would show her official-looking documents that he claimed were from a law firm in Orange County — all written in English and full of legal jargon she didn’t understand.
Less so with regional – or, in the jargon, "zonal" - pricing.
Some resorted to jargon and claimed the technology might make call center nurses and employees more efficient and effective.
Newton referred residents to Hagerty’s website and spoke of how his firm provides “augmentation support,” prompting residents to interrupt and criticize his use of jargon.
The revision also toned down what critics characterized as obscure academic jargon and bias against capitalism.
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