Job Description:

• 1) Researches information about words that make up language and writes and reviews definitions for publication in dictionary: Conducts or directs research to discover origin, spelling, syllabication, pronunciation, meaning, and usage of words.

• 2) Organizes research material and writes dictionary definition.

• 3) May study or conduct surveys to determine factors, such as frequency of use for a specific word, or word use by particular segment of population in order to select words for inclusion in dictionary.

• 4) May perform related editorial duties.

• 5) May select drawings or other graphic material to illustrate word meaning.

• 6) May specialize in particular type of dictionary, such as medical, electronic, or industrial.