ISCO Occupation Group 2643.3 Lexicographer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Lexicographer: Lexicographers write and compile the content for dictionaries. They also determine which new words are common use and should be included in the glossary.
Essential Skills
- Practical Lexicography
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Scientific Research Methodology
- Follow Work Schedule
- Create Definitions
- Linguistics
- Consult Information Sources
- Search Databases
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Copyright Legislation
Optional Skills
- Supervise Staff
- Supervise Work
- Edit Dictionary Entries
- Manage Budgets
- Project Management Principles
- Identify New Words
- Do Historical Research
- Theoretical Lexicography
- Search Engines
- Typology
- Translate Language Concepts
- Consult With Editor
- Translate Foreign Language
Alternative Names
- Bilingual Dictionaries Lexicographer
- Senior Lexicographer
- Lexicologist
- Dictionary Editor
- Computational Lexicographer
- Linguistic Lexicographer
- Bilingual Dictionary Editor
