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Appendix A Glossary of Terms

Classification

The result of classifying or being classified

Coding

The act of reducing to a set of classified alphanumerics

Dictionary

A book giving information on particular subjects or on a particular class of words, names, or facts, usually arranged alphabetically

Lexicon

The inventory of base morphemes plus their combinations with derivational morphemes.

Nomenclature

A set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual community

Postcoordination

Attempt to develop a coded term by juxtaposing atom attributes

Precoordination

Attempt to develop a coded term for every possible blend of term attributes

Semantics

The study of meaning

Syntax

Rules or patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words and suprasegmentals

Terminology

The system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject

Thesaurus

A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms

Vocabulary

A list or collection of words or phrases of a language, branch of science, or the like, usually arranged in alphabetical order

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