vocabulary
A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
Other meanings
The collection of words a person knows and uses.
“My Russian vocabulary is very limited.”
The stock of words used in a particular field.
“The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people.”
Related words
- in someone's vocabulary
- defining vocabulary
- controlled vocabulary
- active vocabulary
- passive vocabulary
- vocabulary word
- working vocabulary
- extended vocabulary
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