lexicographical database entry

noun

1. A single record in a database used to compile or manage dictionaries or other reference works, containing information about a word or phrase, such as its spelling, pronunciation, meaning, grammar, usage, examples, and etymology.

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   countable

   • "Each lexicographical database entry includes the word's pronunciation and part of speech."B2
   • "The lexicographical database entry for 'serendipity' includes its origin and various meanings."B2
   • "The editor revised the lexicographical database entry to add a new sense and several usage examples."C1