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Kory Stamper is an American lexicographer who worked for Merriam-Webster and wrote Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, published in 2017. The book combines personal experience with an account of dictionary making, including the research, editorial judgment, and usage questions that shape definitions and entries. Stamper is associated with English-language lexicography and with public explanations of how words acquire meanings, change over time, and are recorded for readers.
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Who is Kory Stamper?
Kory Stamper is an American lexicographer who worked for Merriam-Webster. She wrote about dictionary work in Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries.
What is Word by Word about?
Word by Word combines Stamper's personal experience with an explanation of how dictionaries are made. It discusses research, editorial judgment, and disputes about word usage.
When was Word by Word published?
Kory Stamper's Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries was published in 2017. The book presents dictionary editing through both memoir and practical explanation.
Did Kory Stamper work for Merriam-Webster?
Yes, she worked as a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster. Her experience there informs the book's account of defining words and deciding how usage should be described.
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