lexicographical research

/ˌleksɪkəˈɡræfɪkəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/

noun phrase

  1. The systematic study and practice of analyzing words, their meanings, usage, history, and relationships, especially for compiling or improving dictionaries.

    C1

    uncountable

    • "Lexicographical research helps dictionary editors choose clear definitions."B1
    • "The project involved extensive lexicographical research into regional expressions and historical texts."C1
    • "Her lexicographical research contributed significantly to the new edition of the dictionary."C1

Collocations

conduct lexicographical researchlexicographical research projectlexicographical research methods

Word family

lexicographylexicographerlexicographical