You can use the Salesforce Translation features to adjust the terminology.
> Setup > Translate
Unfortunately, for 'translations' into English, the options are quite limited.
Labels
in > Setup > Custom Labels
The custom labels are mainly used in Lightning Components.
The first part of the name indicates where it is used, e.g.:
- CMD - commands (button labels)
- D - day names or month names
- Invoice - labels in pdf invoice
- L - general labels
- M - messages
- OE - Open Expenses
- OT - Open Time
- TS - Timesheet
To modify the default value, click on the Name:
... and then on New Local Translation / Overrides button
... select English as the language and enter your 'translation' and save.