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.


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  1. Glossary as a noun:

    A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

  1. 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.

  2. Vocabulary as a noun:

    The collection of words a person knows and uses.

    Examples:

    "My Russian vocabulary is very limited."

  3. 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."

  4. Vocabulary as a noun:

    The words of a language collectively.

    Examples:

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

  5. Vocabulary as a noun:

    A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques

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