About Termbot
We built Termbot because we kept running into the same problem. Every industry has its own language, and nobody explains it well.
Between us, we've worked in finance, healthcare, tech, and logistics — sometimes all in the same year. We've sat in meetings where half the room nods along to terms they don't actually understand. We've seen onboarding docs that explain jargon with more jargon. We've Googled a term and landed on a definition clearly written by someone who's never used it in a sentence.
Termbot is the reference we wished existed. Every definition starts with a plain-language sentence. Every entry includes context for how the term is actually used — not just what it technically means, but when you'll hear it and why it matters. When a term means something different in another industry, we say so.
How we work
We're a small editorial team. We research terms using primary sources: regulatory bodies, industry standards organisations, official documentation, and published guidelines. We cross-reference definitions against how terms are used in practice — because the textbook definition and the meeting-room definition aren't always the same.
Every glossary entry goes through the same process:
- Research. We identify the term's origin, its formal definition from authoritative sources, and its common usage across contexts.
- Plain-language draft. We write a definition that a smart non-specialist can understand on first read. If we need to use another technical term, we link to its definition.
- Context check. We add usage examples and flag where the term means something different in other industries.
- Review. A second editor reads the entry for accuracy, clarity, and tone.
What we don't do
We don't generate definitions with AI and publish them without review. We don't copy Wikipedia. We don't pad definitions with filler to hit a word count. We don't pretend to be experts in every field — when we're not sure about something, we say so and cite our sources.
We also don't give professional advice. Termbot is a terminology reference, not a substitute for a financial adviser, a doctor, a lawyer, or any other qualified professional.
Why it's organised by industry
Most glossary sites are either single-industry or alphabetical catch-alls. Neither works well for people who are trying to get up to speed in a specific field. Organising by industry means you can browse the terms that matter to your context without wading through hundreds of unrelated entries.
It also lets us do something we think is important: show where terms overlap and diverge across industries. "Margin" means something different to a trader, a designer, and a retailer. "Pipeline" means something different to a salesperson, a data engineer, and a recruiter. Those cross-industry connections are where the most useful insights live.
Get in touch
Found an error? Think a definition could be clearer? Want to suggest a term or an industry we should cover? We'd genuinely like to hear from you. Drop us a line.