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lexicography [ˌleksɪˈkɒgrəfi, Am -ˈkɑ:g-] N no pl

lexicography

leksykografia f

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In lexicography, square brackets usually surround the section of a dictionary entry which contains the etymology of the word the entry defines. en.wikipedia.org

Specialised lexicography is therefore the discipline where scholars attempt to develop principles and techniques that can help both the compilers of dictionaries and the users. en.wikipedia.org

Etymology can be helpful in clarifying some questionable meanings, spellings, etc., and is also used in lexicography. en.wikipedia.org

Especially when making bilingual law dictionaries, the lexicographers need to take a broad view of what legal lexicography involves. en.wikipedia.org

There is some disagreement on the definition of lexicology, as distinct from lexicography. en.wikipedia.org

General lexicography focuses on the design, compilation, use and evaluation of general dictionaries, i.e. dictionaries that provide a description of the language in general use. en.wikipedia.org

The aim of legal lexicography is to suggest principles and strategies that lead to good law dictionaries. en.wikipedia.org

However, with time, it expanded its horizons to include standardisation and linguistic aspects such as orthography and lexicography. en.wikipedia.org

The form of exegesis adopted is frequently one of simple lexicography, and is remarkably brief. en.wikipedia.org

A person devoted to lexicography is called a lexicographer. en.wikipedia.org

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