How To Build a Technical Vocabulary

by Ultimate Vocabulary

Technical words are good add-ons to improve vocabulary. Bear in mind that technical vocabularies are not limited to words related to the field of technology. A technical vocabulary simply means the specialized terminology specific to different fields, such as medicine, law, music, education, language, engineering, or fashion.

The terminology has specific meaning in the field it is used, and may have a different definition or usage compared to how it is used in everyday conversation. For instance, the word “memory” when used in the computer industry refers to hardware located in the computer’s central processing unit used for storing data. However, when used in a normal conversation, it refers to a person’s capacity to retain and retrieve information. It is essential then to understand the way words are used both in and out of these fields.

One of the main benefits of building a technical vocabulary is an increased comprehension when reading, something that is invaluable if you want to move ahead in your career. In addition, you will be able to use the correct words and be able to precisely express your ideas. There are several different ways to go about learning field-specific terminology and constructing your list of technical words to study.

Understand the Etymology

It has been said many times that your brain cannot register information that it didn’t understand. Obviously, then, in order to memorize a word you'll have to understand it first. You don’t have to memorize word-for-word the sometimes complicated definition of technical words in order to memorize them.

Understanding the etymology of the words is a short-cut technique. Technical words usually have Greek or Latin roots. When you break a word apart and study its etymology, you'll get clues to help you understand its definition.

Let's use the word “perichondrium” as our example. The word perichondrium is derived from the Latin word peri- which means "around, enclosing or surrounding," and the Greek word chondros that means "cartilage." Just by looking at the root words we have a good idea of the word's exact meaning. Perichondrium is something that surrounds the cartilage. More precisely, perichodrium pertains to the connective tissue that surrounds the cartilage.

Build a Vocabulary Tree

A vocabulary tree is a useful tool to increase the number of technical words you learn at one time. This is an example of vocabulary tree.

See All Career Articles

Career Resources

Career Development Career Book Reviews Career dvlpmnt books. Career dvlpmnt DVDs. Career articles Career courses Career Planning Career planning books Career planning DVDs. Contracts Contracts books. Contracts DVDs. Ethics Ethics books. Ethics DVDs. Franchising Franchising books. Franchising DVDs.		Interviewing Interviewing books. Interviewing DVDs. Job hunting Job hunting books. Job hunting DVDs. Job search books. Job search DVDs. Leadership Leadership books. Leadership DVDs. Mentoring Mentoring books. Mentoring DVDs. Negotiating Negotiating books. Negotiating DVDs.

Productivity Productivity books. Productivity DVDs. Resumes Resume books. Resume DVDs. Resume articles Taxes Tax books. Tax DVDs. Teamwork Teamwork books. Teamwork DVDs.
http://www.insidecareerinfo.com/. Searchable collection of hundreds of candid career reports written by "insiders", successful professionals who are actually doing the job.

Tips on Career Care and Feeding If you leave your career on autopilot, you can expect it to crash. Some tips on keeping your career on the right track: No matter what the assignment, do it well. First think of how to do it efficiently and effectively, then get it done. Ask your boss what s/he least likes doing. Then offer to do it. Don't just join professional associations. Pick one to get highly involved in, then roll up your sleeves. Treat everyone with respect. Always, and that includes yourself. Those who show respect usually get it in return. Get to know people. This is networking; passing out business cards at professional meetings is not. Attend trade shows, serve on boards, and get out there and meet folks in your industry. Those who do this often find a job interview request or even an offer waiting when they get home the day they get laid off. Value other people. Those who don't learn to do this are often disliked by their coworkers. Valuing others is not the same as respecting them; you must do both. Look at what other people do, and think of how it contributes to the total team goal. Someone whose job might not seem important to others will appreciate knowing you consider that job important. Don't just pick up new skills. Map out skill acquisition with a promotion in mind, acquiring and developing skills for the next level up. Dress for success. Yes, that's an old adage. But ignoring it harms your career prospects. Get to know people outside your company, and not just in your industry. Go to events, trade shows, seminars, and conferences. Follow up with e-mails and phone calls to three people who most impressed you. Think of a lunch or dinner for follow-up discussion. Get a paper or article published. Be a subject matter expert for the trade and professional publications relevant to your career. Take some time off. People who fixate on climbing the corporate ladder often become emotionally disable, tone-deaf to others, and downright boring. They also lose their ability to be creative, innovative, and imaginative--thereby shooting themselves in the foot. Get physically fit. The vast majority of Americans are at an unhealthy level of body fat (some estimates are 85%), and this impedes them in multiple ways. Eat smaller portions, eat green not grain, and exercise both strenuously and regularly. Take the stairs, not the elevator. Make fitness a lifestyle, not an afterthought.

How To Build a Technical Vocabulary

Career Development

Career Planning

Contracts

Ethics

Franchising

Interviewing

Job hunting

Leadership

Mentoring

Negotiating

Productivity

Resumes

Taxes

Teamwork

Tips on Career Care and Feeding