lexicographer

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Of course, the English language is always in flux, but linguists and lexicographers say this year has been especially noteworthy for the sheer volume of words that have rapidly entered into daily use.

From Seattle Times

The Oxford report also highlights increased use of “in-person,” often in retronyms, as lexicographers refer to a new term for an existing thing that distinguishes the original from a new variant.

From New York Times

Other pandemic terms are old but repurposed, prompting lexicographers to add updated meanings.

From Seattle Times

A perennial issue for lexicographers is deciding whether or not a term has enough staying power to be enshrined in the dictionary.

From Scientific American

Like the lexicographers charged with updating dictionaries, the Gene Nomenclature Committee has to be sensitive to the needs of those individuals who will be most affected by their work.

From The Verge