Term of Art
Noun: a word or phrase that has a precise, specialized meaning within a particular field or profession.
Example: “Out of Spec” is a term of art in the manufacturing industry.”
The iconic photo of Big Ben was taken early on a weekday morning after a semiprivate tour of Westminster Abbey.
Asking “is that a term of art?” Is a way of gently chiding people for making broad generalizations.
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