lexicography
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sɪˈkɒg noun
1.
the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
2.
the principles and procedures involved in writing, editing, or compiling dictionaries.
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Lexicography
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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lexicography (ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the process or profession of writing or compiling dictionaries | |
| lexi'cographer | |
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| lexicographic | |
| —adj | |
| lexico'graphical | |
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| lexico'graphically | |
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Example sentences
Coming up with instantly invented lexicography and etymology are especially popular with that crowd.
That's the stuff of writing criticism, not lexicography.
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