How do dictionary editors determine the words that will appear in the dictonary?
How do dictionary editors determine the words that will appear in the dictonary?
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According to Merriam-Webster’s editors:
“The answer is simple: usage.”
OK, there’s more to it than that, but I won’t paste the whole FAQ entry here. You can read it at: http://www.merriam-webster.com/help/faq/words_in.htm
Most other dictionaries will use a similar process.
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Usually when a new dictionary (or new edition of an older dictionary) is published, the editors will include a preface that describes new features and how they go about selecting entries for the book. Look in the front of your dictionary!
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