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This tag is for questions seeking or discussing a term (or terms) belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject (e.g. linguistics, mathematics, physics, biology, finance, theatre, music, philosophy, astronomy, medical, nautical etc.). Consider adding [single-word-requests] and [phrase-requests] tags also if relevant.

Terminology is defined by Dictionary.com as, "the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature."

Term is defined by OED as, "A word or phrase used in a precise sense in a particular subject or field, or by a particular group of people; a technical expression; a piece of jargon."