§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

lexicographer

Lexicographers write and compile the content for dictionaries.

Description

Lexicographers write and compile the content for dictionaries. They also determine which new words are common use and should be included in the glossary.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar linguistics practical lexicography copyright legislation spelling scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

theoretical lexicography project management principles search engines typology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply grammar and spelling rules consult information sources create definitions follow work schedule search databases

OPTIONALOptional competences

do historical research supervise staff translate language concepts use dictionaries edit dictionary entries identify new words supervise work develop technical glossaries consult with editor use word processing software create semantic trees translate foreign language manage budgets

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

lexicographer

Lexicographers write and compile the content for dictionaries.

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Description

Lexicographers write and compile the content for dictionaries. They also determine which new words are common use and should be included in the glossary.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar linguistics practical lexicography copyright legislation spelling scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

theoretical lexicography project management principles search engines typology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply grammar and spelling rules consult information sources create definitions follow work schedule search databases

OPTIONALOptional competences

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)