A Terminological Approach to Dictionary Entries. A Case Study

Debates over the status of terminology as an independent discipline different from lexicography have given rise to ardent controversies as regards the status of term vis-à-vis word. The present paper aims at reconciling the two parts by suggesting a practical approach to the lexical entry for core in a bilingual specialized dictionary. It also hints at analyzing the degrees of technicality of the corresponding translational equivalents and the implications for the target users’ professional needs.