verb
- to use or express in jargon; to speak or write using specialized or technical language that is difficult for others to understand
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'jargonize'; often used critically to suggest unnecessary obscurity
Examples
- The consultant tends to jargonise every explanation, making it harder for clients to understand the actual problem.
- Medical professionals sometimes jargonise their language when speaking to patients unfamiliar with technical terms.
- Instead of jargonising the report, the team decided to write it in plain language for a general audience.
- Critics argue that academics jargonise their work to appear more sophisticated than necessary.
- The software manual jargonises simple concepts, frustrating users who just want clear instructions.
- She made an effort not to jargonise her presentation so that everyone in the room could follow along.