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Why Industry Buzzwords Matter in Your AI Instructions

Speaking your professional language makes AI outputs feel tailored, not generic.

ProPrompt TeamDecember 28, 20244 min read

The Language Gap

Here's something most people miss: AI doesn't automatically know your industry's language. Without guidance, it defaults to generic business-speak that might not resonate with your audience.

When you include industry-specific terminology in your instructions, AI outputs instantly feel more authentic and relevant.

Examples by Industry

Software/Tech:

"Use terms like sprint, ship, deploy, MVP, technical debt. Understand the difference between frontend/backend. Know that 'agile' is a methodology, not just an adjective."

Healthcare:

"Understand clinical terminology. Know the difference between EMR and EHR. Be aware of HIPAA implications. Use patient-centered language."

Finance:

"Be comfortable with terms like ROI, EBITDA, runway, cap table. Understand the difference between seed, Series A, etc. Know standard financial modeling concepts."

Marketing:

"Use terms like CAC, LTV, conversion rate, funnel stages. Understand the difference between brand and performance marketing. Know common marketing tech stack components."

Legal:

"Use precise legal terminology when appropriate. Understand the difference between advice and information. Be aware of jurisdictional considerations."

What to Include

In your custom instructions, add a section about your industry context:

Industry: "I work in [industry]"

Role context: "I frequently communicate with [audiences]"

Key terminology: "Understand and use these terms: [list]"

What to avoid: "Don't explain basic industry concepts I already know"

The Expertise Assumption

One powerful technique: tell AI to assume a certain level of expertise in your field.

"Assume I have 10 years of experience in B2B SaaS marketing. Don't explain basic concepts like funnel stages or attribution models. Jump straight to strategic recommendations."

This prevents AI from over-explaining things you already know, making outputs much more useful.

Works Across All Platforms

Whether you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or Gemini, industry context helps all of them generate more relevant, authentic-sounding content.

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