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Jargon is Terminology that relates to a specific activity, profession or group. Much like Slang it develops as a kind of shorthand, to express ideas that are frequently discussed between members of a group. In many cases a standard term may be given a more precise or specialized usage among practicioners of a field. USES OF JARGON Jargon is used in several fields:
Pitfalls of Jargon In some cases it is used to distinguish those belonging to a group from those who are not. This is sometimes called "guild" or "insider" jargon. Those unfamiliar with a subject can often be tagged by their incorrect use of jargon. The use of jargon by outsiders is considered by insiders to be audacious, since it constitutes a claim to membership of the insider group. Conversely, since outsiders may not see the reference made via jargon, they are all the more sensitive to its more visible Elitist social framing. Jargon often comes across as Pedantic , Nerdy , and divorced from meaning to outsiders. SEE ALSO
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