lexicography
noun
lex·i·cog·ra·phy
| \ ˌlek-sə-ˈkä-grə-fē
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Definition of lexicography
1
: the editing or making of a dictionary
2
: the principles and practices of dictionary making
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Other Words from lexicography
lexicographical
\ ˌlek-si-kō-ˈgra-fi-kəl
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or lexicographic \ ˌlek-si-kō-ˈgra-fik
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adjective
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or lexicographic \ ˌlek-si-kō-ˈgra-fik
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adjective
lexicographically
\ ˌlek-si-kō-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of lexicography in a Sentence
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The map has nearly 1,000 regions (i.e., words) so far, and even then, many more have yet to be included (given that the lexicography currently only features around 100 languages, out of some 7,000 worldwide). — Tim Lomas, BostonGlobe.com, "1,000 words for happiness," 1 July 2018 Dictionary Stories,’’ perched perilously somewhere between lexicography, automatic writing and flash fiction. — Paul Wilner, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Dictionary Stories: Short Fictions and Other Findings,’ by Jez Burrows," 26 Apr. 2018 But lexicography really is patient, slow and yes, sometimes tedious work. — The Economist, "JohnsonA history of slang charts the change in taboos," 19 Oct. 2017 But translating a Japanese novel about lexicography — a story in which language itself is a character — is boldness of an entirely different order. — Janice P. Nimura, New York Times, "Fiction From Japan, for the Old World and the New," 11 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lexicography.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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