familiar with the terminology vs familiar to the terminology

Both phrases are commonly used, but 'familiar with the terminology' is the more widely accepted and idiomatic expression. 'Familiar to the terminology' is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 771 views

familiar with the terminology

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has knowledge or understanding of specific terminology.

Examples:

She is familiar with the terminology used in the medical field.
I am familiar with the terminology related to computer programming.
It is important to be familiar with the terminology when studying a new subject.

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I'm not all that familiar with the terminology.
The term 'plant protection products' used throughout the proposal, including the title, is inappropriate as many members of the public will not be familiar with this terminology.
Adjustment of the terminology used hitherto.
Already familiar with Deathlok's anatomical structure.
Someone who's very familiar with human anatomy.
Preacher Mills is familiar with this charge.
I believe you're familiar with this particular brew.
Not familiar with the outlaw code.
In this respect the terminology used in the proposal needs clarification.
Reinstates the terminology actually used in the December 1999 Council conclusions.
Not exactly the terminology we'd use, but yes.
The terminology proposed seems better suited to the political aims of Tempus III.
This Amendment aims at simplifying the terminology used in the Annex III (Depositor Information Template).
Alignment with the terminology used in Article 18 of the Regulation.
It is also appropriate to improve the consistency of the terminology of pharmaceutical legislation.
I believe that this is the terminology that we should use in our internal work.
I was just curious about the terminology.
However, traditional foreign language teaching does not include the terminology used in business and in professions.
B. Updating of the terminology used in the Treaties with respect to the single currency 3.
Well, forget the terminology, Derek. Fantastic.

Alternatives:

knowledgeable about the terminology
acquainted with the terminology
versed in the terminology
well-versed in the terminology
aware of the terminology

familiar to the terminology

This phrase is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.

While this phrase is grammatically correct, it is not as commonly used as 'familiar with the terminology.' It may be perceived as less natural in English.

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The term 'plant protection products' used throughout the proposal, including the title, is inappropriate as many members of the public will not be familiar with this terminology.
Adjustment of the terminology used hitherto.
In this respect the terminology used in the proposal needs clarification.
Reinstates the terminology actually used in the December 1999 Council conclusions.
Not exactly the terminology we'd use, but yes.
The terminology proposed seems better suited to the political aims of Tempus III.
This Amendment aims at simplifying the terminology used in the Annex III (Depositor Information Template).
Alignment with the terminology used in Article 18 of the Regulation.
It is also appropriate to improve the consistency of the terminology of pharmaceutical legislation.
I believe that this is the terminology that we should use in our internal work.
I was just curious about the terminology.
However, traditional foreign language teaching does not include the terminology used in business and in professions.
B. Updating of the terminology used in the Treaties with respect to the single currency 3.
Well, forget the terminology, Derek. Fantastic.
The terminology used in the palace is very important.
That's the terminology the industry uses.
I don't know the terminology, but you nailed it.
The terminology used should be in line with the internationally agreed zoological nomenclature.
I certainly do not think the terminology was incorrect.
To harmonise the terminology with that of recent proposals on Joint-Undertakings.

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