The difference between Glossary and Vocabulary
When used as nouns, glossary means a list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions, whereas vocabulary means a usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
check bellow for the other definitions of Glossary and Vocabulary
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Glossary as a noun:
A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.
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Vocabulary as a noun:
A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
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Vocabulary as a noun:
The collection of words a person knows and uses.
Examples:
"My Russian vocabulary is very limited."
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Vocabulary as a noun:
The stock of words used in a particular field.
Examples:
"The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people."
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Vocabulary as a noun:
The words of a language collectively.
Examples:
"The vocabulary of any language is influenced by contacts with other cultures."
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Vocabulary as a noun:
A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques