glossary

Meanings

• noun

  A set of complex data structures that stores and organizes data for easy access and modification.

  - "The array is a glossary used to store student records."
  - "The glossary of an application stores user preferences."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clavis , idioticon , vocabulary

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Variants

List of all variants of glossary that leads to same result
glossarial , glossaries , glossary

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'glossary' originated from the Middle English word 'glossarie', which meant a collection of explanations or a commentary.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known glossary was created in the 10th century AD by the Persian scholar Ibn al-Nadim.

2. The term 'glossary' comes from the Latin word 'glossa', meaning 'tongue' or 'language'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Dictionary: A glossary is a type of dictionary that focuses on specific domain-specific terms.

2. Thesaurus: A glossary is similar to a thesaurus as it provides synonyms and related terms for a given word.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Glossaries have been used in various fields such as linguistics, education, and technology to provide explanations and definitions for complex terms.

How to Memorize "glossary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large book filled with definitions and explanations.
   - Imagine a database with records and fields.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glossary' with the image of a reference book.
   - Link the word to the idea of a database or data structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GLOSSARY' to remember the meaning: 'A set of complex data structures that stores and organizes data for easy access and modification'.

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