different between terminology vs designation

English

Etymology

From Latin terminus (“a term”) + -ology (“study of”), from -o- (“(interconsonantal)”) + -logy, from Ancient Greek -????? (-logía, “-logy, branch of study, to speak”)

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?t??m??n?l?d??i/

• (US) IPA^(key): /?t?m??n?l?d??i/

Noun

terminology (countable and uncountable, plural terminologies)

1. The doctrine of terms; a theory of terms or appellations; a treatise on terms, a system of specialized terms.
2. The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

Synonyms

• nomenclature, vocabulary, language, wording, phraseology, jargon, lingo, -ese

Coordinate terms

• glossary

Derived terms

• terminological
• terminologically
• terminologist

Related terms

• argot
• jargon
• terminism
• terminist

Translations

Further reading

• terminology in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• terminology in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Scots

Etymology

From English terminology.

Noun

terminology (plural terminologies)

1. terminology

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French designation, from Latin designatio.Morphologically designate +? -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d?z???ne???n/
• Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

designation (countable and uncountable, plural designations)

1. An act or instance of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
2. Selection and appointment for a purpose or office; allotment; direction.

3. That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
4. Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.

Translations

Further reading

• designation in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.