buttonology

== English == === Etymology === From button +‎ -ology. In the sense of pedantic systematization, a calque of Swedish knappologi with the same literal meaning. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbʌtənɒləd͡ʒi/ Rhymes: -ɒlədʒi === Noun === buttonology (uncountable) The study of buttons (clothing fasteners and badges). (derogatory) An exaggerated and pointlessly pedantic systematization, especially of something trivial. (informal) The basic training required to start using a machine or piece of software: what the components of the interface are, what they do, and how to accomplish basic tasks. 2016, "Buttonology" in AVweb[2]: So how does one avoid the distraction of ATC’s bad timing when flying in the system? Well, practicing your buttonology skills in your primary aircraft is a good start. (US, military, slang) User interface ==== Usage notes ==== Scandinavian authors writing in English use buttonology in the second sense, as a literal translation of knappologi. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== button stamp collecting (rough synonym of derogatory sense)