Definition Synonyms
Definition of jargon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
meaningless talkunintelligible or meaningless talk or writing
- His speech was full of jargon that few could understand.
2.
insider talkspecialized language used by a specific group
- Doctors often use medical jargon with patients.
Expressions with jargon
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special words and phrases used by lawyers that many people find confusing
The contract was full of legal jargon I couldn't understand.
specialized language used by people in a specific trade
Doctors often use trade jargon in medical reports.
Origin of jargon
Old French, jargon (chatter) + -
Terms with jargon included in their meaning
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technical jargon
needlessly obscure or overly technical language
no jargon
without technical or complex terms
specialized language
specific jargon used by a particular group
language
use specific language or jargon fluently
language
jargon unique to a particular community
everyday use
not related to technical fields or jargon
self help
empty, showy speech using therapy jargon to seem deep
language
jargon used by a specific group
language
speak using the jargon of a subgroup
police jargon
person listed in a police database
pharmacy jargon
jargon used by pharmacists
service terms
specialized military jargon used by soldiers
sports
jargon used in basketball discussions
communication
jargon used in business communications
language
secretive or obscure language or jargon
carnival language
jargon used by carnival workers
technology
jargon used by computer professionals or enthusiasts
technology
language or jargon used by computer professionals
medical jargon
specialized language used by doctors
environmental jargon
incomprehensible or pretentious language about ecological issues
language
complex jargon used in government documents
non-technical
without technical jargon or complexity
no jargon
without technical jargon or complexity
business
jargon used in marketing to promote products
Examples of jargon in a sentence
Avoid using jargon in official reports. Legal jargon can be confusing for laypeople. The report was filled with technical jargon.
View all translations of jargon
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- French:jargon, langage technique, ...
- German:Kauderwelsch, Fachjargon, ...
- Italian:gergo, linguaggio tecnico, ...
- Spanish:jerga, lenguaje técnico, ...
- Portuguese:discurso incompreensível, jargão, ...
- Chinese:胡言乱语, 术语, ...
- Japanese:意味のない話, 専門用語, ...
- Arabic:رطانة, مُصْطَلَحَات, ...
- Hebrew:ג'ִיבֶּרִישׁ, ז׳ַרְגוֹן, ...
- Russian:бессмыслица, жаргон, ...
- Ukrainian:нісенітниця, жаргон, ...
- Hindi:शब्दाडंबर, पारिभाषिक शब्दावली, ...
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