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What is the di erence between a glossary and a dictionary?
A
glossary de nes words, phrases, and/or images that are speci c to a particular subject
only. A dictionary de nes,
states the etymology, pronunciation, and usages for all words in
an
entire language
What is a glossary in a book?
The Great Seal of the United States is an example of heraldry. The eagle is used to represent strength,
independence, and freedom. An olive branch is used to represent peace, arrows used to represent
readiness for battle, and stars used to represent achievement. There are 13 arrows, 13 stars, and 13
stripes to represent the original 13 states.
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A glossary,
found at the end of a book, alphabetically lists all speci c language and phrases
to the content being studied.
What is an example of a glossary?
In a biology textbook, di cult terms such as "photosynthesis"
would be isolated and
de ned in a glossary. This makes these important words easily accessible to the reader.
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