Q. What is the meaning of the word ‘Jargon’?
(A) A specialized language of a particular group of people
(B) Techniques of good writing
(C) A special article written by an editor
(D) None of the above
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 2 2024
The correct answer is: (A) A specialized language of a particular group of people
Explanation:
The word “jargon” refers to the specialized or technical language used by a specific group, profession, or field. It often includes terms and expressions that may not be easily understood by those outside the group. For example, medical jargon or legal jargon consists of terms specific to those professions.
