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

Word origin

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.