ISO 1951:2026

Presentation of lexicographic entries in general language dictionaries — Fundamentals and recommendations

Publication date:   Jun 26, 2026

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60.60   Standard published   Jun 26, 2026

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ISO/TC 37/SC 2 Terminology workflow and language coding

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This document specifies the presentation of lexicographic entries in general language dictionaries, whether monolingual, bilingual or multilingual, following a lexicographic lemma-oriented approach, and intended for human end-users. Concerning the modelling of the underlying data, this document follows the ISO 24613 series.
The document provides recommendations for addressing the heterogeneous structures of data presentation in lexicographic entries, both in printed and digital dictionaries. This document also establishes core concepts related to the broader scope of lexicographic work.

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ISO 1951:2026
60.60 Standard published
Jun 26, 2026