Definitions for vocabulary
voʊˈkæb yəˌlɛr ivo·cab·u·la·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 5 votes

1. vocabularynoun

   a listing of the words used in some enterprise

2. vocabulary, lexicon, mental lexiconnoun

   a language user's knowledge of words

3. vocabularynoun

   the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts)

   "he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. vocabularynoun

   A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

2. vocabularynoun

   The collection of words a person knows and uses.

   My Russian vocabulary is very limited.

3. vocabularynoun

   The stock of words used in a particular field.

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

4. vocabularynoun

   The words of a language collectively.

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

5. vocabularynoun

   A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques

6. Etymology: vocabularium, vocabularius: vocabulaire. See vocable.

WikipediaRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Vocabulary

   A vocabulary is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a second language.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vocabulary

   Vocabulary refers to the collection or set of words in a language known or used by a particular person or group. It can also refer to the body of specialized terms and phrases used in a particular field, profession, or domain. Vocabulary is a crucial tool for communication and acquiring knowledge.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vocabularynoun

   a list or collection of words arranged in alphabetical order and explained; a dictionary or lexicon, either of a whole language, a single work or author, a branch of science, or the like; a word-book

2. Vocabularynoun

   a sum or stock of words employed

3. Etymology: [LL. vocabularium, vocabularius: cf. F. vocabulaire. See Vocable.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Vocabulary

   A person's vocabulary is the set of words within a language that are familiar to that person. A vocabulary usually develops with age, and serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a second language.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Vocabulary

   The sum or the stock of words used by a language, a group, or an individual. (From Webster, 3d ed)

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. vocabulary

   The system of naval signals based on Sir Home Popham's improvements.

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1. vocabulary

   The accurate, natural and intuitive known words to communicate and express a specific language in line with the universes truth and the collective plan for the evolution of humanity.

   Our vocabulary is important for us to express truthfully how we feel and to have the freedom to express that truth naturally.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on June 2, 2020  

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   vocabularyverb

   Vocative verbs antibody in a human blood type, but often without a diminutive force of delivery. 1.) The body of words used in a particular language. A part of such a body of words used on a particular occasion or in a particular sphere. A list of difficult or unfamiliar words with an explanation of their meanings, accompanying a piece of specialist or foreign language text.

   π My vocabulary perfect aim magnify your brain before I split ya, π just know who dealing with ya, π that's the only way I'm dealing with ya, π bullet notes rushing me itching telling me to put'em in ya! π

   Etymology: Rhythm

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on March 26, 2024  

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1. vocabulary

   This Vocabulary Builder game helps you learn new words, improve your vocabulary and explore languages in an easy and fun way!

Matched Categories

1. • Art
   • Cognition
   • Frame Of Reference
   • Wordbook

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'vocabulary' in Nouns Frequency: #2574

How to pronounce vocabulary?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say vocabulary in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vocabulary in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vocabulary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of vocabulary in a Sentence

1. Patty Duncan:

   Many kids in the United States don't have access to books, so( Vooks) works to combat that with a product that's really easy for them to get into, our videos bring vocabulary and stories to life.

2. Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay:

   Language, the machine of the poet, is best fitted for his purpose in its rudest state. Nations, like individuals, first perceive, and then abstract. They advance from particular images to general terms. Hence the vocabulary of an enlightened society is philosophical, that of a half-civilized people is poetical.

3. Sandeep Khandelwal:

   It was a bare, beautiful, raw old fortress, sitting in the middle of a small village of Bishangarh, untouched for years, we took our inspiration from the fort's history and carefully wove the visual vocabulary to keep it true to its original form.

4. Stephen Colbert:

   We couldn't explain to anyone how the world was different now, we had no vocabulary for what you showed us.

5. Jay Olson:

   The test measures divergent thinking and verbal creativity, which are important but limited aspects of overall creativity. Our task won't predict your creative culinary skills, but it will predict performance on various types of problem-solving, which suggests it is doing more than simply measuring vocabulary, still, we'll need future research to assess how our task relates to other verbal abilities or intelligence more broadly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vocabulary
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vocabulary
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocabulary
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocabulary
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=vocabulary
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=vocabulary