glossary
noun
glos·sa·ry
ˈglä-sə-rē 
ˈglȯ-
plural glossaries
: a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
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There are a number of terms that appear in both this article and other online discussions of the Spelling Bee; a glossary of those terms compiled by Monicat, a Times reader, can be found below.
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New York Times Games, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The glossary of definitions alone is 11 pages long.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead of avoiding such language entirely, include a glossary or tool to explain unfamiliar phrases.
—Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The intention with the glossary was to be as comprehensive, as representative as possible.
—George Abraham, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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New York Times Games, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The glossary of definitions alone is 11 pages long.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
Instead of avoiding such language entirely, include a glossary or tool to explain unfamiliar phrases.
—Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The intention with the glossary was to be as comprehensive, as representative as possible.
—George Abraham, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Glossary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glossary. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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glossary
noun
glos·sa·ry
ˈgläs-(ə-)rē
ˈglȯs-
plural glossaries
1
: a list of the hard or unusual words found in a book
2
: a dictionary of the special terms in a particular field
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