Vocabulary (Noun)
Meaning 1
A listing of the words used in some enterprise.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's vocabulary of technical terms was extensive and required a comprehensive glossary for new employees.
- The vocabulary of the software development team included numerous abbreviations and acronyms that were unfamiliar to outsiders.
- The marketing department's vocabulary was filled with buzzwords and trendy phrases that were intended to appeal to a younger demographic.
- The medical team's vocabulary was highly specialized and included many Latin-derived terms that were not commonly used in everyday conversation.
- The IT department's vocabulary was dominated by technical jargon and complex terminology that was difficult for non-experts to understand.
Meaning 2
A language user's knowledge of words.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts); "he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.