Slipping Through the Cracks in e-Lexicography

Bibliographic Data

ID12205142
AuthorsAna Frankenberg-Garcia (University of Surrey), Ana Frankenberg‐Garcia (0000-0001-9623-7990, University of Surrey, corresponding author), Geraint Paul Rees (0000-0002-9204-8073, University of Surrey), Robert Lew (0000-0002-6772-210X, Adam Mickiewicz University ([email protected]))
Year2020
Volume34
Issue2
Pages206-234
Publication date2020-08-26
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Lexicography (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0950-3846 • E-ISSN: 1477-4577
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/ijl/ecaa022
OpenAlexW3107724107
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited17

Despite the remarkable advances made in recent years to facilitate the lexicographer’s work of interpreting and synthesizing the complexity of language uncovered by corpora, an uncritical use of cutting-edge corpus tools and resources can instill a false sense of assurance. In this paper, authentic examples pertaining to wordlist use, collocation research and example selection that arose when compiling a real-world lexical database are discussed through the lens of problems that can easily slip through the cracks in e-lexicography. In doing so, we emphasize the importance of solid training and sound lexicographic judgment when using corpora, corpus tools and corpus-derived resources, and provide an opportunity to reflect on how e-lexicography can be further refined in the future

Collocation (remote sensing · Lexical Database · Lexicographical order · Lexicography · Linguistics · Machine learning · Natural language processing · Selection (genetic algorithm · Vocabulary · Computer Science · Lexicography and Language Studies · Mathematics · Natural Language Processing Techniques · Second Language Acquisition and Learning · Artificial Intelligence · Philosophy

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