dictionariesto
Dictionariesto is a theoretical term in digital lexicography that denotes an interconnected meta-dictionary framework. It envisions a collection of dictionaries from multiple languages whose entries are cross-linked and machine readable. The concept emphasizes standardized data models, including definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, senses, examples, and usage notes, with links across languages for equivalent terms and translations. It is not a single product but a design ideal used in scholarly discussions about interoperable lexical resources.
Etymology and origin: The word combines "dictionary" with a suffix implying collection or system; it was introduced
Structure and features: A dictionariesto would rely on open data licenses, consistent lexical fields, versioned entries,
Use and applications: Researchers could perform cross-linguistic sense alignment, lexicographic research, and dictionary comparison. NLP tasks
Challenges: Ensuring data compatibility, licensing compatibility across source dictionaries, quality assurance, handling dialects and neologisms, and
See also: Wiktionary, Lexicography, Open data, Computational linguistics, Lexical databases.