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Language is constantly evolving, resulting in significant changes in what words mean and how they can be used. In this talk, we share insights from the lexicography team at Oxford University Press on the tools and methods they use to track language change over time and in different geographical regions. How do neologisms emerge and become adopted? How and why can a word’s meaning change? Why do English speakers in different regions use different vocabulary and even different grammatical patterns? We’ll use examples from recent dictionary updates to illustrate these concepts
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