Glossary: meaning, definitions and examples

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glossary

 

[ หˆษกlษ’sษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dictionary term

A glossary is an alphabetical list of terms with definitions. It is often found at the end of a book or document to help readers understand the meanings of unfamiliar words or phrases.

Synonyms

dictionary, lexicon, vocabulary list

Examples of usage

  • A glossary can be a useful tool for students studying a new subject.
  • The glossary in this textbook provides definitions for key terms used in the field.
  • The glossary includes terms from various disciplines, such as science, art, and literature.
Context #2 | Noun

website feature

In the context of websites, a glossary is a feature that provides definitions for specific terms or jargon used on the site. It helps users navigate the content and understand technical or industry-specific language.

Synonyms

dictionary feature, jargon explanations, term definitions

Examples of usage

  • The website's glossary offers explanations for industry terms that may be unfamiliar to visitors.
  • Users can easily access the glossary to clarify any terms they encounter while browsing the site.

Translations

Translations of the word "glossary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glossรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆเคพเคตเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glossar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ glosarium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะพัะฐั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ glosariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”จ่ชž้›† (ใ‚ˆใ†ใ”ใ—ใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glossaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glosario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถzlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ์–ด์ง‘ (yong-eojib)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glosรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glosรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœฏ่ฏญ่กจ (shรนyว” biวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glosar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orรฐaskrรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะพััะฐั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ (terminologia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qlosari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glosario

Etymology

The word 'glossary' originated from the Greek word 'glossa,' meaning 'tongue' or 'language.' It entered English through Old French in the 14th century, initially referring to a collection of glosses or annotations. Over time, it evolved to its current usage as an alphabetical list of terms with definitions.

See also: gloss, glossier, glossiness, glossy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,655, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.