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words about dictionaries
what does lexicography mean?
the process of writing or of compiling a dictionary
etymology
the study of the origin and history of words
gazetteer
a dictionary or a section of a dictionary that contains the names of places and information
about those places
abridge
to shorten
browse
to look in a casual manner
citation
a summoning in court
compendium
a short but complete summary
etymology
the study of origin and history
phonetics
the study of the sounds of language
syllabication
the process of dividing words into units of sound called syllables
gazateer
a section of a dictionary that contains names of places and information about those places
glossary
a list of terms and their definitions, often placed at the back of a book
glossary
an alphabetical list of terms or words found in or relating to a specific subject, text, or
dialect, with explanations; a brief dictionary.
lexicography
the practice of compiling dictionaries.
phonetic
of or relating to speech sounds.
syllabification
the division of words into syllables, either in speech or in writing.