vocabulary

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression, typically in an art or craft

   The professor introduced a wide vocabulary of mathematical techniques.

2. 2
   noun

   The collection of words a person knows and uses.

   My Russian vocabulary is very limited.

3. 3
   noun

   The stock of words used in a particular field.

   The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people.

4. 4
   noun

   The words of a language collectively; lexis.

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

5. 5
   noun

   a language user's knowledge of words

6. 6
   noun

   a listing of the words used in some enterprise

7. 7
   noun

   A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

8. 8
   noun

   A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin vocābulārium. Doublet of vocabularium.