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/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfərz/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡrəfərz/

Meanings
noun
One who writes or compiles a dictionary

Examples :

"Lexicographers meticulously track how words change their meanings over time, adding new definitions to dictionaries. "
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meanings noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋz/ /ˈmiːnɪŋs/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The different meanings of the word "home" can vary greatly depending on a person's experience. "

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writes noun

/ɹaɪts/

The act or style of writing.

"Her writes are always thoughtful and well-researched, reflecting her dedication to her craft. "

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dictionary noun

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"To understand the word "optimistic," I looked it up in the dictionary. "

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track noun

/tɹæk/

A mark left by something that has passed along.

"Can you see any tracks in the snow?"

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definitions noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The vocabulary quiz required us to write definitions for ten new words. "

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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change noun

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

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words noun

/wɜːdz/

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

"The teacher wrote new vocabulary words on the board. "

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meticulously adverb

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/

In a meticulous manner.

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

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adding verb

/ˈæ.dɪŋ/

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

"She was adding sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter. "

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dictionaries noun

/ˈdɪkʃənˌɛriz/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛriz/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"Students use dictionaries to understand the meaning of new words they learn in class. "

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compiles verb

/kəmˈpaɪlz/ /ˈkɑmˌpaɪlz/

To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.

"Samuel Johnson compiled one of the most influential dictionaries of the English language."