Words About Dictionaries

Abridge

To shorten a piece of written material, such as a dictionary

Browse

a. To read here and there in a book or other piece of written material. b. To look in a casual manner

Citation

a. A quotation or reference from a source that has a reputation for accuracy. b. A summons that calls for an appearence in court.

Compendium

A short but complete summary of information on a topic.

Etymology

a. The study of the origin and history of words. b. The origin and history of a particular word.

Gazatteer

A dictionary or a section of a dictionary that contains the names of places and information about those places.