How to Research Technical Terms with Copilot
Technical terms in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Definitions for developer jargon.
Tool
Copilot resolves technical terminology questions within your development context. Verify that you are using terms correctly in API documentation, find clearer alternatives for comments that will be read by junior developers, and check domain-specific vocabulary against standard definitions without leaving your editor.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Dictionary Words tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Define this technical term using dictionary-words"
- Copilot returns the definition
- Ask: "Is this the right term for my API docs?"
- Ensure your technical writing is precise
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Dictionary Words tool
Define "polymorphism" and find simpler alternatives for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
Tips
- Use definitions to write more precise code comments and docs
- Look up unfamiliar terms from libraries and frameworks you are learning
- Copilot can suggest the most commonly used term in a specific technical context