A dictionary writing system (DWS), or dictionary production/publishing system (DPS) is software for writing and producing a dictionary, glossary, vocabulary, or thesaurus. It may include an editor, a database, a web interface for collaborative work, and various management tools.
External links Third international workshop on Dictionary Writing Systems (DWS 2004) Fourth international workshop on Dictionary Writing Systems (DWS 2006)
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