lexicographical analysis of a dictionary

/ˌlɛksɪkəˈɡræfɪkəl əˈnæləsɪs əv ə ˈdɪkʃənəri/

noun phrase

  1. The systematic study of a dictionary’s words, definitions, examples, organization, and the methods and principles used to present and compile its information.

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    uncountable

    • "The students carried out a lexicographical analysis of the dictionary."B2
    • "The lexicographical analysis of the Oxford English Dictionary revealed its comprehensive approach to word inclusion."C1
    • "Her lexicographical analysis of the dictionary examined how meanings and usage labels were presented."C1

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