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Qizi, Jamalova Dilafruz Komiljon
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Oil and Gas Terminology in Explanatory Dictionaries Qizi, Jamalova Dilafruz Komiljon
Universal Teaching and Learning Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): March
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/utlj.v2i1.3914

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Purpose: This study aims to examine how oil and gas terminology is presented in explanatory dictionaries of the Uzbek language. This study seeks to understand how these dictionaries define, simplify, and standardize technical terms within the general language system. Research Methodology: This study used a qualitative lexical analysis of printed and digital Uzbek explanatory dictionaries. A descriptive and comparative approach was applied to examine the definitions, meanings, polysemy, stylistic features, and normative aspects of oil and gas terms through document and textual reviews. Results: The findings show that explanatory dictionaries present oil and gas terms in a simplified and generalized way. Although they provide normative and lexical meanings, they often do not fully reflect the scientific and technical depth of the terms. The analysis also revealed the presence of polysemy, stylistic neutrality, and the integration of oil and gas terminology into the broader general language system. Conclusions: This study concludes that explanatory dictionaries play an important normative role in standardizing oil and gas terminology in the Uzbek language. However, their definitions are limited in representing the full scientific and technical complexity of specialized terminology. Limitations: This study is limited to explanatory dictionaries of the Uzbek language and does not include encyclopedic dictionaries or specialized technical glossaries for comparison. Contributions: This study contributes to lexicography, terminology studies, and applied linguistics. It is useful for linguists, lexicographers, oil and gas specialists, and language planners interested in the development and standardization of technical terminology in Uzbek and other languages.
The Oil and Gas Terms in Encyclopedic Dictionaries Qizi, Jamalova Dilafruz Komiljon
Journal of Indigenous Culture, Tourism, and Language Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jictl.v2i1.3915

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Purpose: This study examines how encyclopedic dictionaries interpret oil and gas terminology and how they differ from explanatory dictionaries in terms of conceptual structure and scientific depth. Research Methodology: This study used a qualitative comparative approach to analyze selected oil and gas terms in Uzbek and foreign encyclopedic dictionaries, both printed and digital versions. Definitions were examined descriptively to assess their structure, depth, and conceptual orientation through document analysis and theoretical review without using statistical software or surveys. Results: The findings indicate that encyclopedic dictionaries provide more detailed, systematic, and scientifically grounded interpretations of oil and gas terminology than explanatory dictionaries. Definitions in encyclopedic sources include interdisciplinary perspectives, technical descriptions, and contextual information related to geology, engineering, chemistry, and industrial processes. This demonstrates that encyclopedic dictionaries emphasize conceptual systems rather than simplified lexical definitions. Conclusions: This study concludes that encyclopedic dictionaries play a crucial role in the scientific and practical interpretation of oil and gas terminology. Unlike explanatory dictionaries, they present terms within broader conceptual and interdisciplinary frameworks, making them more suitable for academic and professional use than explanatory dictionaries. Limitations: This study is limited to selected encyclopedic dictionaries in Uzbek and foreign sources and does not include a large-scale corpus-based analysis or a user-centered evaluation. Contributions: This study contributes to lexicography and terminology studies by clarifying the differences between encyclopedic and explanatory dictionaries in technical fields. It benefits lexicographers, translators, educators, and oil and gas professionals who require systematic and concept-based interpretations of specialized terms.
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