What is jargon?
Q: What is jargon?
A: Jargon is a way of using words that are shared only by a certain group of people, and they have different meanings than their everyday meaning.
Q: Can jargon have different meanings to different people?
A: No, jargon has specific meanings to the people using them, which are different from their everyday meaning.
Q: What are some examples of jargon used in computing?
A: Examples of jargon used in computing include words like boot, net, web, flame, ping, and many acronyms.
Q: What does an acronym mean?
A: An acronym means that only some of the letters in the word or phrase are used, often the first letter of each word.
Q: Why is jargon commonly used?
A: Jargon is commonly used because it is shorter and more efficient.
Q: What other field is jargon common in besides computing?
A: Jargon is also common in the military.
Q: What can jargon be used for in a social context?
A: Jargon can be used by a clique to prevent others from joining or understanding.
