This document discusses dictionaries and their purpose. It begins by defining a dictionary as a listing of words from one or more languages, often in alphabetical order, which provides information like definitions, pronunciations, translations, and etymologies. It then lists the various reasons people use dictionaries, such as finding a word's meaning, pronunciation, part of speech, origins, and more. The document contrasts dictionaries and encyclopedias, noting that dictionaries focus on language and word definitions while encyclopedias provide more general knowledge on various topics. It provides examples of the differences in entries, compilation, and focus between the two reference sources.

2. A dictionary is a listing of lexemes from
the lexicon of one or more specific
languages, often arranged
alphabetically ,which may include
information on definitions, usage,
etymologies, pronunciations,
translation, etc..

6. Why do we use a dictionary?
 English translation of the word Synonyms and antonyms.
 Pronunciation.
 Definition or word meaning (literal/ contextual).
 How many syllables a word has.
 information about the word.
 How to use the word in a sentence.
 Part of speech.
 Origins or root.
 Variant spellings for the same word.

7.  1-What does alphabetical order mean?
 •Alphabetical order means that the words in the dictionary follow the
alphabet. Words thatt start with the letter "a" are in the front of the
dictionary and words that start with the letter "z" are in the back of the
dictionary.
 2-What is a “pronunciation”?
 •Pronunciation can also mean the way a word sounds or how we say the
word.
 3-What are the different parts of speech?
 •Parts of speech include nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, pronouns,
etc...

8. Encyclopedia vs. Dictionary
 Encyclopedia and Dictionary are two words that are often confused
when it comes to their usage and meanings. Encyclopedia is an
information bank. On the other hand, a dictionary is a lexicon that contains
meanings and possibly, usages of words. This is the main difference
between Encyclopedia and dictionary.

9. What is an Encyclopedia?
 An Encyclopedia is a collection of information about various topics under
the sun. The topics and subjects include arts, history, geography, civics,
politics, geology, zoology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, numismatics
and the other related subjects. Focusing more on providing knowledge and
information to the user, an Encyclopedia is a great reference book for
researchers of almost any subject. An Encyclopedia is usually a series of
books, each focused upon a particular branch of knowledge.

10. What is the difference between Encyclopedia
and Dictionary?
 • Encyclopedia is more concerned with general knowledge. On the other hand,
dictionary is not concerned that much with general knowledge and functions
primarily as a writer’s tool and provides the meaning and pronunciation of
certain words.
 • A dictionary focuses upon the grammatical structure of language. An
Encyclopedia does not focus on language at all.
 • The compilation of an Encyclopedia takes a long time. On the other hand, the
compilation of a dictionary does not take a long time. In fact, more and more
words can be added to the dictionary in future editions.
 • Dictionaries do not come in many volumes. Their words belonging to all
subject areas are listed in alphabetical order and come in one comprehensive
volume. Encyclopaedias come in many volumes, sometimes each volume is
dedicated to a certain subject matter.
 • An entry in an Encyclopedia is long and descriptive. An entry in the dictionary
is usually very short.

11. "If you look up every new word you see or hear, you
will spend your whole day with the dictionary in your
hand." ❤️

12. Amman Arab University
Department of English Language and Translation
This presentation was done by:
Basim Ali Qasim
201910251
Supervised by :
Dr. Khaleel Al-Bataineh

13. References:
 Lexicography: An Introduction (Jackson , Howard)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USRXOt7d46E
 https://slideplayer.com/slide/5819294/
 https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-encyclopedia-and-
vs-dictionary/