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Jargon
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Simple meaning
What does Jargon mean?
Jargon means special words used by a group.
Dictionary definition
Special words or phrases used by a particular group, job, or subject area.
Example sentences
Jargon in a sentence
easy
The coach explained the sports jargon to new players.
medium
Science jargon can be easier to understand after you learn the key terms.
hard
The writer avoided too much jargon so the article would be clear to beginners.
Synonyms
Words like Jargon
terminologyUse for the special words used in a subject.
specialized languageUse for words known by a particular group.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plain languageUse for clear wording that many people understand.
everyday speechUse for common words used in daily conversation.
Word family
Jargon word family
Base word
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Practice 1
What does jargon mean?
Jargon is specialized language used by a group or subject area.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jargon correctly?
A manual can use jargon if it has specialized terms.
Practice 3
Which phrase is closest in meaning to jargon?
Jargon means specialized language.
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