Question by David R: How does a new word get nominated to be added to the dictionary?
I have found numerous references to this word in various on-line sources, and printed material relating to the automotive industry, but I can not find it in any published dictionary. Any help???
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Answer by Philip
The more the public usage; the better the odds of a dictionary word addition.
Different dictionaries have different means of screening new words.
How does a word get into a Merriam-Webster dictionary? (see source)
How do new words get into the Oxford English Dictionary? (see source)
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Question by REX: Does any one know a dictionary XML file download WITH words and meanings?
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I am trying to make a program which defines a word when you type it in and press enter. But to make it so, I need a dictionary (preferably a XML file) with both the words and meanings so I can refer to it. Many thanks in advance.
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Answer by Computer Programmer
Perhaps if you scripted it using: XML, and a few other scripting tools. Like PHP, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, and more….
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