glossary

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  • an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
  • usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

  • Wikipedia


    !de:Glossarca:Glossarinl:glossa riafr:glossaireA? glossary is a list of terms with the definitions. Traditionally a glossary appears at the end a book to cover terms which are either newly introduced or relatively rare so the reader may easily get the linking knowledge to follow the argumentation in the book. ontopia.netThe word ''glossary'' itself is derived from the Greek ''glossa'' !(γλωσσ ;α)? meaning "tongue".In a more general sense a glossary contains explanations of concepts relevant to a certain field of study or action. And in this sense the term is nowadays as well related to Ontology (computer_science)ontology.

    Core glossary - A core glossary is a simple glossary or defining dictionary which enables definition of other concepts, especially for newcomers to a language or field of study. It contains a small working vocabulary and definitions for important or frequently encountered concepts, usually including idioms or metaphors useful in a culture.In computer science, a core glossary is a pre-requisite to a core ontology. An example of this is seen in classes (SUMO)SUMO.

    Searching glossaries on the web - The search engine Google_(search_engine)Google provides a service to only search web pages belonging to a glossary therefore providing access to a kind of compound glossary of glossary entries found on the web. googleguide.com!Category:LexicographyCategory: Book? designSee also List of glossaries

    Websites


    Esaurus Online English-Chinese Medical Dictionary
    Online English-Chinese glossary of medical terminologies
    http://www.esaurus.org/

    Swarup
    An Italian Enlightened Master. Unique, fresh, provocative... He lefts the body the fifth anniversary of his Enlightenment - 19 Sep 2005.
    http://www.swarup.net/

    Native American Business News
    Native American Business News provides news and information pertaining to Tribal economic development, education, health, government, land use, etc., in the interests of tribal leadership and business professionals. This site is 100% Indian-owned and is intended for use by professionals, parents, children and anyone working with promoting tribal interests. Feel free to send comments regarding the site or additional resources.
    http://www.nabn.net/

    Inventum
    Inventum is a software development and advisory services company.
    http://www.inventum.hr/

    ContractorCentral
    Networking contractors and projects; custom training for machines,manufacturers,skilled trades. Desktop CNC development and support.
    http://www.contractorcentral.com/

    Zargan English Turkish Dictionary
    English & Turkish bidirectional dictionary, with six specialty vocabulary domains
    http://www.zargan.com

    The Science of spirituality and Spiritual practice
    The science of Spirituality and guidance on spiritual practice for seekers of God worldwide accross religions and sects. Spiritual principles which apply in day to day lives.
    http://www.sanatan.org/

    InvestorWords
    The most comprehensive investing glossary on the web, with over 5,000 definitions and 15,000 links between related terms.
    http://www.investorwords.com

    CNET Networks, Inc.
    Provides internet content and television programming such as news, product reviews, feature stories, interviews and other information about computers, the internet and digital technologies. (Nasdaq: CNET).
    http://www.cnet.com/

    Apple Computer, Inc.
    Designs, develops, produces, markets and services microprocessor-based personal computers, related software and peripheral products. (Nasdaq: AAPL)
    http://www.apple.com/

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