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The document discusses lexicography, which is the practice of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries. Lexicographers are experts who create and maintain dictionaries by researching word origins, defining meanings, providing usage examples, and organizing words logically. They also consider different word contexts and include details like pronunciation, forms, etymology. Lexicography helps develop and preserve language by providing valuable resources for language learning, study, and writing.

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LEXICOGRAPHY-Dictionary 075450

The document discusses lexicography, which is the practice of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries. Lexicographers are experts who create and maintain dictionaries by researching word origins, defining meanings, providing usage examples, and organizing words logically. They also consider different word contexts and include details like pronunciation, forms, etymology. Lexicography helps develop and preserve language by providing valuable resources for language learning, study, and writing.

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LEXICOGRAPHY -

DICTIONARY

Presented by: TRESHA KREZL PALEN


AT IS LEXICOGRAPH
WH Y?
Lexicography is the practice of
compiling, editing, and writing
dictionaries. It involves the study
and description of words, their
meanings, and their usage in a
particular language. Lexicographers
are the experts who create and
maintain dictionaries, ensuring that
they are accurate, comprehensive,
and reflect the current state of the
language.
THE PROCESS OF LEXICOGRAPHY INCLUDES
VARIOUS TASKS SUCH AS RESEARCHING
WORD ORIGINS, DEFINING WORD MEANINGS,
PROVIDING EXAMPLES OF WORD USAGE, AND
ORGANIZING WORDS IN A LOGICAL AND
USER-FRIENDLY MANNER. LEXICOGRAPHERS
ALSO CONSIDER THE DIFFERENT CONTEXTS
IN WHICH WORDS ARE USED AND PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON PRONUNCIATION, WORD
FORMS, ETYMOLOGY, AND ANY OTHER
RELEVANT LINGUISTIC DETAILS.
Lexicography plays a crucial role
in language development and
preservation. Dictionaries serve
as valuable resources for
individuals learning a language,
scholars studying linguistic
patterns, writers seeking the right
words, and anyone looking to
expand their vocabulary and
understanding of a language.
WITH THE ADVANCEMENT
OF TECHNOLOGY,
LEXICOGRAPHY HAS ALSO
EVOLVED TO INCLUDE
ONLINE DICTIONARIES,
MOBILE APPS, AND OTHER
DIGITAL PLATFORMS THAT
PROVIDE QUICK AND
CONVENIENT ACCESS TO
LEXICAL INFORMATION.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!

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