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English language lexicographer
Are you an English language lexicographer?

What is an English language lexicographer?

Would you like to be listed as English language lexicographer?

Do you know any English language lexicographers?

How do you use an English word in a sentence?

Where can you find sentences for words?

What is English language vocabulary?

What is etymology?

Who gets involved in etymology?

How should bilingual dictionaries and grammar books be authored?

What should you know about English language words?

Is there a difference among synonyms, antonyms, and definitions of words?

What is a thesaurus?

How are synonyms different than definitions in a dictionary?

What is English spelling?

How do you add prefixes and suffixes or make plurals and possessives of various words?

Where do you usually find the explanation of a word?

Is it possible for a person to know all the words in a standard English dictionary and their definitions?

How many words should you know the meaning of?

What does a definition look like?

What does a synonym look like?

What is a headword?

What is the best method for teaching others the English language?
What is an English language lexicographer?

One who writes, compiles, or edits a dictionary.
A person devoted to lexicography is called a lexicographer.

Take a look at this.
Qureshi Dictionary
http://www.qureshiuniversity.org/qureshidictionaryworld.html

Lexicographers write, compile and edit dictionaries for both print and online publication. They work on one of the following types of dictionary:
English for native speakers;
English for learners of English;
technical (e.g. law);
bilingual, for native speakers or learners of English.

English language lexicographers monitor and record uses of language and use databases to interrogate a wide range of evidence. They consider both the meaning and usages of words and compile definitions in a structured manner. Lexicographers writing definitions for English learner dictionaries also take into consideration the difficulties learners have with learning English. Bilingual lexicographers translate words and expressions, rather than defining them.

Lexicographers edit, proofread and check the accuracy of their own and others' text, and perform editorial tasks. They reassess existing entries, and use evidence and judgement to identify and consider possible new entries.

Typical work activities

The daily activities of all types of lexicographer typically include:

  • checking and proofreading text;
  • compiling new and reviewing existing definitions in strict accordance with previously agreed protocols;
  • writing advertising copy about specific titles for use in catalogues and brochures;
  • identifying new words that are in common usage for inclusion in the dictionary.

Additional daily activities of an English language lexicographer include:

  • using specialist databases comprising thousands of pieces of language from a wide range of sources (including literature, newspapers and transcripts of television and radio - this body of language is known as the 'corpus');
  • checking the corpus for evidence of meanings and usages of a word or phrase;
  • using judgement to assess which meaning of a word is the primary (most used) meaning, which meanings are secondary or less commonly used, and in which order the meanings should be ranked;
  • monitoring and recording changes in the use of words and phrases that have been noticed in the course of day-to-day life.

Additional daily tasks of a bilingual lexicographer include:

  • translating words and expressions in both directions (e.g. from English to French and from French to English);
  • discussing and resolving problematic translations with native-speaking editors;
  • writing grammatical and/or cultural supplements included in some editions of translation dictionaries;
  • constructing ‘help pages’ to include pictures and labels, e.g. listing the parts of a computer;
  • conducting market research with book retailers, students and teachers.

Daily activities of a project manager role typically include:

  • considering and deciding upon future projects;
  • discussing and agreeing upon a framework, methodology and style of presentation for a new project;
  • managing financial resources to ensure that a project is completed to a tight budget;
  • managing the time and activities of the team working on a project to ensure that it is completed to a tight deadline;
  • liaising with marketing staff to produce a marketing strategy for the publication.
What should you know about English language words?

All words have a definition.
Not all words have a synonym.
Not all words have antonyms.

Is there a difference among synonyms, antonyms, and definitions of words?

Yes, there is.

What is a thesaurus?

A book containing a classified list of synonyms.

For example, “beautiful” is a synonym for “attractive.”

How are synonyms different than definitions in a dictionary?

Synonyms are words with similar meaning as another word.

A definition of a word in a dictionary provides an explanation of the word in a sentence.

What is English spelling?

English spelling is the forming of words from English letters according to accepted usage.

Some people refer to English letters as English letters of the alphabet.

How do you add prefixes and suffixes or make plurals and possessives of various words?

Here are further guidelines.

Word explanation

Where do you usually find the explanation of a word?

Dictionary
School book
Encyclopedia

Is it possible for a person to know all the words in a standard English dictionary and their definitions?

No, it is not.

How many words should you know the meaning of?

It depends on your age and the type of work you plan to do.

Words and their meanings relevant to high school
Words and their meanings relevant to specific work.

Here are further guidelines.

What does a definition look like?

Dictionary: A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including the meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.

What does a synonym look like?

Beautiful: Attractive

Or

Beautiful: Attractive, Pretty, Lovely, Stunning

What is the meaning of the word beautiful?

When you mention meaning, you can use a definition or a synonym.

Are you asking for a definition or a synonym of the word “dictionary”?

What is the synonym of the word “beautiful”?

Attractive

One word is the answer.

What is a headword?

A word in a dictionary that is followed by an explanation of the meaning of that word.

How many letters are in a word?

Take a look at this.
Accept: How many letters are in this word?
6
Some present this as a length of 6 characters

What is the best method for teaching others the English language?

Start with online teaching.
Have regular correspondence and communication.
Arrange for a classroom lecture if students have any difficulties with online learning.

Here are further guidelines.