Abstract: Dictionaries are important language tools. They provide and describe in order definitions and forms of use of words. Some time ago, lexicographers used text editors to edit dictionaries. These text editors were inappropriate tools to successfully achieve this goal. In recent years, significant changes have been introduced in lexicology as a result of the creation of all kinds of computer applications. The Centre for Applied Linguistics and the University of the Basque Country have jointly created a system to produce the Diccionario Básico Escolar. However, the system does not provide a simple method for creating different or customized dictionaries. Keeping this in mind, our objective is to design an improved tool that allows lexicographers to create and edit in a simple way different kinds of dictionaries, both general and customized; as well as to increase availability of hard and soft copies of same.
To sum up, our intention is to provide lexicographers with an effective tool enabling them to create, edit and publish different kinds of dictionaries in an easy, dynamic way; and encourage the creation of a greater and more diverse amount dictionaries.
Project Director:
Member:
- Roberto Amed Heredia Gonzalez, BA.