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//vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a language user's knowledge of words wordnet
  3. 3
    The collection of words a person knows and uses. countable, uncountable

    "My Russian vocabulary is very limited."

  4. 4
    the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts) wordnet
  5. 5
    The stock of words used in a particular field. countable, uncountable

    "The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people."

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  1. 6
    a listing of the words used in some enterprise wordnet
  2. 7
    The words of a language collectively; lexis. countable, uncountable

    "The vocabulary of any language is influenced by contacts with other cultures."

  3. 8
    A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques. broadly, countable, uncountable

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin vocābulārium. Doublet of vocabularium.

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