Mr. A's Glossary

This glossary contains definitions for words used throughout the website. If you have a suggestion of a word that should be included here, please e-mail me at tim@mr-anderson.com.

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word families

Groups of words with clear relationships (e.g., specify, specifies, and specification).

word orgins

origins The history or etymology of words; the meanings of roots and affixes.

word recognition

The process of determining the pronunciation and some degree of meaning of a word in written or printed form; the quick and easy identification of the form, pronunciation and appropriate meaning of a word previously seen in print or writing.

workplace documents

Job-related nonfiction materials such as memoranda, meeting minutes and travel schedules.