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Dictionary Entry

An entry documenting a new word, a new meaning of an existing word, or a change in spelling, hyphenation, or grammar over time.

A dictionary entry records new words, new meanings of existing words, changes in spelling and hyphenation over a longer period of time, and grammatical changes.

The record identifies the entry and the dictionary in which it is published, along with the edition, volume, and publication details.

Fields

16 fields

Field nameTypeDefinitionBound to
Entry Title*textThe title of the entry.
Dictionary TitletextThe title of the dictionary in which the entry is published.
First Listed Author-EditortextThe name of the first listed author or editor.
Authoring RolepicklistThe nature of the person's role in the entry's creation.contributor-roles
Co-authors--editorstextThe names of any co-authors or co-editors.
VolumenumberThe volume in which it was published.
EditiontextThe edition in which it was published.
Number of VolumesnumberThe total number of volumes contained in the dictionary.
Page Range FromnumberThe start page of the entry.
Page Range TonumberThe end page of the entry.
Publication LocationtextThe city and country where it was published.
Publication StatustextThe status of the entry with regard to publication.
Publication YearnumberThe year the relevant edition of the dictionary was published.
PublishertextThe name of the publisher of the dictionary.
URLurlA web address where the dictionary is available, if one exists.
Research ClassificationpicklistThe research classification under which the entry is categorized.research-classification

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