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From dictionary user to amateur lexicographer: Possibilities of on-line searches

Dr Costas Gabrielatos · Gresham College

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About

From online dictionaries to Wikipedia: the World Wide Web presents a domain where words are invented, refined and defined on an immediate and ongoing basis. What is the future of printed dictionaries and professional lexicographers when the world is increasingly turning to online dictionaries created and maintained by the users themselves? This lecture is a part of the Look it up yourself! A History of the Dictionary series, which celebrates the tercentenary of the birth of Samuel Johnson. Other lectures in this 'Monday's at One' series include:

The talk

  1. From dictionary user to amateur lexicographer: Possibilities of on-line searches 2009-03-23 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Dr Costas Gabrielatos
Year
2009
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Literature and writing, Art, architecture and design
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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