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Computational features of the dictionary application “TshwaneLex”
Abstract
The aim of this article is to introduce and to elaborate on
computational aspects of TshwaneLex, a new South African software application
for dictionary compilation. A brief introduction to the lexicographic needs for
such a computer program in South Africa will be given, followed by a
description of the most salient features of the software package. Four key
features of TshwaneLex will then be analysed, viz. (a) the data presentation in
a tree structure, (b) the extendible input/output architecture, (c) database
loading issues, and (d) the cross-reference system. For each of these the
challenges encountered and/or the design decisions that have been made will be
examined.
Southern African Linguistics and
Applied Language Studies 2003, 21(4): 239–250
computational aspects of TshwaneLex, a new South African software application
for dictionary compilation. A brief introduction to the lexicographic needs for
such a computer program in South Africa will be given, followed by a
description of the most salient features of the software package. Four key
features of TshwaneLex will then be analysed, viz. (a) the data presentation in
a tree structure, (b) the extendible input/output architecture, (c) database
loading issues, and (d) the cross-reference system. For each of these the
challenges encountered and/or the design decisions that have been made will be
examined.
Southern African Linguistics and
Applied Language Studies 2003, 21(4): 239–250
