How is ambiguity strictly avoided when documenting the terms 'secret key' versus 'shared secret' in Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) integration guides?

Ambiguity between 'secret key' and 'shared secret' is strictly avoided in Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) integration guides through precise terminology, contextual clarity, and the singular purpose of the key within the TOTP protocol. The 'secret key' in TOTP refers specifically to the unique cryptographic key, typically a string of bytes (often 20 bytes for HMAC-SHA1 and frequently Base32 encoded), that is generated by the server during a user's TOTP enrollment. This specific 'secret key' is then securely provi....