Abstract
Lexicographers working on finance dictionaries have not properly exploited the fast development of the Internet. This is revealed by the poor utilization of the access routes found in current Internet finance dictionaries. Consequently, users cannot effectively and efficiently find answers to their lexicographical problems. Firstly, there are Internet finance dictionaries which lack technological features and can simply be called meagre Internet dictionaries. Secondly, there are Internet finance dictionaries which utilize so many technological features that users incur high lexicographical information costs. In order to create better access routes, a sound theoretical foundation has to be established. This article shows that the implementation of the modern theory of lexicographical functions, which focuses on the users, results in a better design for future Internet finance dictionaries. With the proper theoretical basis, lexicographers will be able to create state-ofthe-art dictionaries that can provide effective and efficient solutions to lexicographical problems. Keywords: Dictionary, Paper Dictionary, Internet Dictionary, Lsp Dictionary, Finance Dictionary, Financial Terms, Lexicography, Lexicographical Functions, Text Reception, User Needs, User Situation, Access Routes, Search Options, Lexicographical Information Costs
Highlights
Recent advances in Internet technology offer numerous features which can be incorporated into Internet dictionaries
E.g. debenture, has been searched for, it becomes apparent that this dictionary utilizes the technological features excessively, which results in high lexicographical information costs
In focusing on a particular function, the modern theory of lexicographical functions initially proposed by Tarp (1994) can be used as it emphasizes the functions of a dictionary as the point of departure in creating the dictionary
Summary
Recent advances in Internet technology offer numerous features which can be incorporated into Internet dictionaries. These advances have not been properly embraced by lexicographers. Nielsen and Mourier (2005: 110) noted that some Internet dictionaries are based on printed dictionaries and not developed directly for the electronic medium. They do not take advantage of the features offered by Internet technology. The access routes offered by the current Internet Finance Dictionaries (IFDs) are either ineffective or inefficient in helping users find what they are looking for. A better concept for the access routes of Internet finance dictionaries is needed, and, as De Schryver (2003: 188) states, a sound underlying theory is obviously needed in creating future electronic or Internet dictionaries
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