The paper addresses dictionary production from various angles. Starting from the necessity of dictionary production in the 21st century, it discusses functions served, for whom, and in what range and depth. Choice of material and sources, technical questions, including digitalization, are detailed.
Paper long abstract:
The paper will address the issue of bilingual dictionary production from various angles. Firstly, it discusses the necessity of dictionary production in the 21st century. Which functions should be served, for whom, and in what range and depth? Why "comprehensive"? What are possible goals of such a venture? Which alternatives offer themselves? Secondly, more concrete questions of procedure and various target groups are considered. Thirdly, practical topics such as the choice of material and sources as well as technical questions, including forms of digitalization, are detailed. Fourthly, the project's consequences for individuals involved, as well as possible new uses, outcomes, and the creation of scientific added value for various scholarly communities and publics are discussed.