ON THE LEXICOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS OF ENCYCLOPEDIC DICTIONARY ENTRIES

Dictionary, encyclopedia, encyclopedic dictionary, lexicography.

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The intended audience of a dictionary is considered an important parameter of an encyclopedia. The target audience of a dictionary must be indicated in the annotation of any dictionary. From the statements made about the content and structure of dictionary entries, it becomes clear that this publication reflects the characteristics of an encyclopedia rather than a terminological dictionary, as its information is aimed not at explaining terms/concepts, but at providing encyclopedic information. This article discusses the specific features, types, and content of encyclopedic dictionaries