Jargon vs register

[serr300404]

Concerning 'jargon' and 'register' Can it be identifiable between the same to people during the same conversation?
Ex... Two doctors talk technically (jargon) but at the same time informally (register???) :?:

 

[SoothingDave]

I know for a fact that two engineers can discuss technical matters informally.

 

[konungursvia]

But I think the OP is right there is an inherent contradiction there; using technical terms is generally a method of being not only precise but as objective as possible, particularly where colloquial terms are charged with culturally determined values (imagine two gynecologists talking about patients' anatomy using non-technical terms).

 

[Raymott]

But I think the OP is right there is an inherent contradiction there; using technical terms is generally a method of being not only precise but as objective as possible, particularly where colloquial terms are charged with culturally determined values (imagine two gynecologists talking about patients' anatomy using non-technical terms).

Even so, I have to agree with Dave.

Here are two versions of the same information. One is formal and one is informal.
Medical student explaining to Obstetrician: "Dr. Smith, we have a case of a primiparous woman in obstructed labour with failure to progress at 6cm dilation. She may need a Caesarian Section."
Obstetrician explaining to Anaesthetist: "George, I've got a primip. stuck at 6cm; having a hard time of it. She's going to need a C-Section."

 

[serr300404]

I know for a fact that two engineers can discuss technical matters informally.

Clear me if I am wrong. You mean that talking in register is informal talking?

 

[konungursvia]

Clear me if I am wrong. You mean that talking in register is informal talking?

You can speak in a formal register (level) or an informal register (level) or any register in between. In linguistics, register refers to what we would colloquially call a level of language. I agree with Dave and Raymott as well, but intended to validate the OP's question as a good one.

 

[5jj]

Clear me if I am wrong. You mean that talking in register is informal talking?

You don't 'talk in register' as such. The register is, loosely speaking, the style - for example, formal, informal, academic, etc.

 

[serr300404]

Thanks to you all. I have a better idea now.:lol: