The second type of jargon is “hand-wavy” or “lazy” jargon, which I believe are tropes that VCs use to get out of actually thinking deeply about a person, company, or market.

Jargon can create efficiencies, says McCaskill, but only when everyone interprets it consistently. “There can be benefits to knowing the jargon used in your workplace, ...

New Research: Jargon Is a Sign of Insecurity, Not Smarts The more worried people are about their status, the more buzzwords they use. EXPERT OPINION BY JESSICA STILLMAN , CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM ...

The jargon states that there is nothing we can do–it’s impossible. So, the next time you cringe at the jargon coming from your coworker’s mouth, ...

Astrophysicist Roberto Trotta argues that we don't need jargon. He tells NPR's Wade Goodwyn he's compiled a history of the universe as we know it, using only the 1,000 most-common English words.

Corporate jargon is grating. It can also both amp up and diminish the drama of corporate life, depending on the agenda of those in charge. First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic: ...

2. Use simple language to make people care. It may seem like everyone uses jargon, but you’ll be a breath of fresh air if you master the art of simple communication, Craig says.

COMMENTARY If I had to write one wildly popular business article -- just one -- it would have to be about the horrors of business jargon. For some reason, it makes people crazy. But here's the ...