What is Lexicography? The Theory and Practice Based Turkish Equivalences of the Term and Their Scopes

It is obvious that there is a term and definition vagueness in our country in the field of lexicography. In my opinion, the main reason for these uncertainties is that the scope of lexicography has not yet been drawn with sharp lines or placed in a certain frame. For this reason, until now, there have been many different opinions about the Turkish term for lexicography that corresponds with the appropriate concept in our language. Terms such as “s？zlük bilimi, s？zlükbilim, s？zlükbilgisi, s？zlük？ülük and leksikografi” are examples of different terminological uses in this field (Akal？n, 2010, s. 164). The differences in the usage of terminology is based on the different tasks undertaken by different lexicographers. However, in order to decide on which term or terms can be used in this area, it is necessary to clearly define the scope of the research area in question to which we assign many responsibilities, such as making dictionaries, examining and researching. For this reason, until it is defined, the term lexicography will be used in order to prevent misperceptions. Once having defined lexicography and its conceptual framework is determined, an appropriate term will be suggested for this content. The works of Turkish and foreign scientists who have carried out comprehensive research on this subject, and terminological dictionaries that are considered as the sources of reference will guide us accordingly