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lexicography
(lexi|cog¦raphy)
Pronunciation:
/ˌlɛksɪˈkɒgrəfi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the activity or occupation of compiling dictionaries:
Webster’s name had become famous before he embarked on his career in lexicography
Derivatives
lexicographic
Pronunciation:
/-kəˈgrafɪk/
adjective
lexicographical
Pronunciation:
/-kəˈgrafɪk(ə)l/
adjective
lexicographically
Pronunciation:
/-kəˈgrafɪk(ə)li/
adverb
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