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glossary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡlɑːsəri/ · UK /ˈɡlɒsəri/

glossary means: A list of words used in a book or subject, with explanations of their meanings.

noun

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A list of words used in a book or subject, with explanations of their meanings.

  • The book has a glossary.
  • Check the glossary for unfamiliar terms.
  • We added a glossary of medical words at the back.

How to use it: glossary of something (The guide includes a glossary of gardening terms.)

Similar words: dictionary

Common phrases: technical glossary, glossary of terms, useful glossary

Questions about glossary

What does glossary mean?

A list of words used in a book or subject, with explanations of their meanings.

What is glossary in other languages?

Türkçe: terimler sözlüğü · Español: glosario · Français: glossaire · Deutsch: Glossar · Italiano: glossario · 日本語: 用語集

How do you pronounce glossary?

In American English /ˈɡlɑːsəri/; in British English /ˈɡlɒsəri/.

How do you use glossary in a sentence?

The book has a glossary. Check the glossary for unfamiliar terms.

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