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neologism

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neologism
A new word or new meaning for an existing word. The high-tech field routinely creates neologisms, especially new meanings. Years ago, there was no doubt that a "mouse" referred only to a furry, little rodent.


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So to speak - an expression of reserve or apology for exaggeration or neologism.
00 Hardcover Routledge studies in global competition; 47 HD30 "Coopetition" is a neologism introduced to the economics literature about a dozen years ago to refer to those situations where companies cooperate on certain parts of their business where they do not feel they have competitive advantage and yet remain in competition in other areas.
Leaping into a heady mix of management-speak, military jargon and a neologism, Nato said "while downsizing troops on the ground, KFOR will continue relying on quick, capable over the horizon reserves" and there would be no "automaticity" in the process.
 
 
 
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