This article explores the typological classification of dictionaries and their functional significance in language studies. Dictionaries can be categorized into monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual types depending on the number of languages they include. Monolingual dictionaries, such as Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English and Explanatory Dictionary of the Uzbek Language, provide definitions and examples within a single language and are crucial for understanding its internal structure. Bilingual and multilingual dictionaries serve as translation tools, facilitating communication and semantic equivalence across languages. The work of V. K. Muller, particularly his Russian-English Dictionary, is highlighted as a foundational contribution to translation lexicography. This article analyzes the linguistic features, classification, and practical significance of various types of dictionaries in contemporary linguistics.

Lexicography, dictionary typology, monolingual dictionary

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