Techical terms with specific meanings don’t vary significantly based on context

Every lexicographer I know would challenge that notion. (And I've had more than a few experiences in technical fields that challenge it as well.)

People sometimes express themselves using words that might not fit the discussed situation directly (at least not in the typical way), but do fit closely-associated experiences they've had. They use them because those are the words that come to mind at the time.

We could pedantically gatekeep their use of language and insist that their views/experiences are invalid because we don't like their choice of words...

...or we could try to understand them.